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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Wensum (Barbel)

Largest measured perch: 37.6 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wensum (Barbel) was 37.6 cm, recorded at Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species) on 12 September 2013.

Across 174 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 March 2014New Mills Yard · 10 fish
Largest measured perch
37.6 cm
Median length
11.8 cm
Fish measured
174
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
37.6 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
26.7 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
26.1 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
25.6 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
24.9 cm24 Sept 2013Downstream Costessey point (all species)139347
24.2 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
23.6 cm24 Sept 2013Downstream Costessey point (all species)139347
21.1 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
20.8 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
20.8 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
New Mills Yard27 Mar 201427 Mar 20141
Downstream Costessey point (all species)24 Sept 201324 Sept 20131
Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)20 Sept 201320 Sept 20131
Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)12 Sept 201312 Sept 20131
Lenwade Bridge19 Aug 201019 Aug 20101

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

2010–2014

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 174 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
7.4 cm
Median
11.9 cm
Upper quarter
16.7 cm
Largest
37.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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