Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Wallington

Largest measured perch: 22 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wallington was 22 cm, recorded at Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge on 13 August 2024.

Across 50 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 perch. The median was 3.1 oz (0.087 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.2 oz (0.148 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wallington.

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Most recent observation13 August 2024Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 22 cm
Median length: 15.2 cm
Fish measured: 50
Survey locations: 5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured perch

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
22 cm	13 Aug 2024	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	166259
21.6 cm	21 Aug 2018	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	153336
20.5 cm	15 Aug 2001	Rooks Bridge	51944
19.2 cm	7 Jun 2007	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	105544
18.9 cm	25 Aug 2021	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	160160
18.8 cm	26 Aug 2021	Whitedell Farm	160162
18.6 cm	21 Aug 2018	Whitedell Farm	153337
18.5 cm	25 Aug 2021	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	160160
18.4 cm	11 Jun 2007	Southwick bypass	105528
18.1 cm	5 Jun 2015	Whitedell Farm	144865

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where perch were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one perch record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding perch
Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	7 Jun 2007	13 Aug 2024	7
Whitedell Farm	25 Jun 2008	26 Aug 2021	6
Southwick bypass	11 Jun 2007	11 Jun 2007	1
Cheeseman's Bridge	8 Jun 2007	8 Jun 2007	1
Rooks Bridge	15 Aug 2001	23 Sept 2002	2

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2001–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded perch that year.

101

102

003

004

005

006

307

208

109

210

011

112

013

014

115

016

017

218

019

020

221

022

023

124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 50 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.1 cm
Lower quarter: 11.8 cm
Median: 15.3 cm
Upper quarter: 17.7 cm
Largest: 22 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.019 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.7 oz (0.048 kg)
Median: 3.1 oz (0.087 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.7 oz (0.105 kg)
Heaviest: 5.2 oz (0.148 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wallington

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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