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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Wye

Largest measured perch: 22.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wye was 22.2 cm, recorded at Wooburn Green on 19 March 2026.

Across 13 measured perch, the median measured length was 10.5 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 Wye.

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Most recent observation19 March 2026Wooburn Green · 5 fish
Largest measured perch
22.2 cm
Median length
10.5 cm
Fish measured
13
Survey locations
4

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
22.2 cm19 Mar 2026Wooburn Green180771
16.4 cm19 Mar 2026Cores End180751
16 cm19 Mar 2026Wooburn Green180771
12.9 cm19 Mar 2026Cores End180751
12.5 cm23 Sept 2010Boundary Park124799
12.3 cm23 Sept 2010Boundary Park124799
10.5 cm23 Sept 2010Boundary Park124799
9.9 cm19 Mar 2026Wooburn Green180771
9.3 cm19 Mar 2026Wooburn Green180771
9.3 cm19 Mar 2026Wooburn Green180771

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
Wooburn Green19 Mar 202619 Mar 20261
Cores End19 Mar 202619 Mar 20261
Fryers road rec ground18 Mar 202618 Mar 20261
Boundary Park23 Sept 201023 Sept 20101

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

2010–2026

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.1 cm
Lower quarter
9.3 cm
Median
10.5 cm
Upper quarter
12.9 cm
Largest
22.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wye

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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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