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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Wey Combined

Largest measured perch: 37 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wey Combined was 37 cm, recorded at Millmead Loop on 25 June 2002.

Across 390 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.1 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 Wey Combined.

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Most recent observation7 July 2023Byfleet at Brooklands · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
37 cm
Median length
15.1 cm
Fish measured
390
Survey locations
14

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 cm25 Jun 2002Millmead Loop52101
36.8 cm15 Jul 2008Millmead Loop112030
36.6 cm7 Jul 2009Millmead Loop117783
36.6 cm7 Jul 2009Millmead Loop117783
36.2 cm15 Jul 2008Millmead Loop112030
35.9 cm25 Jun 2014Woodbridge Meadows141301
35.5 cm21 Jun 2005Millmead Loop84812
35.3 cm17 May 2007Millmead Loop105352
34.6 cm29 Jun 2006Millmead Loop99827
34.6 cm1 Jun 2005Walsham Loop84636

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
Byfleet at Brooklands11 Oct 19897 Jul 202312
Wey Meadows15 Sept 201915 Sept 20191
Eashing Bridge18 Jun 20025 Jul 201712
Upstream Broadford Bridge25 Jun 201423 Jul 20152
Downstream Broadmead15 Jul 201423 Jul 20152
Woodbridge Meadows25 Jun 201425 Jun 20141
Newark Priory1 Jul 200324 Jun 20149
Whitmead12 Jun 201412 Jun 20141
Millmead Loop25 Jun 20027 Jul 20098
Walsham Loop20 May 20027 Jul 20086
Upstream Weybridge Lock11 Sept 200711 Sept 20071
Unstead Loop7 May 20026 Jun 20076
Sutton Place26 May 200511 Jul 20062
Broadmead Loop20 Jun 200220 Jun 20021

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

1989–2023

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 390 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.7 cm
Lower quarter
10.9 cm
Median
15.1 cm
Upper quarter
20 cm
Largest
37 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wey Combined

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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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