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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Wylye

Largest measured perch: 30.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wylye was 30.2 cm, recorded at Upstream South Newton Mill on 2 October 2014.

Across 195 measured perch, the median measured length was 13 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 Wylye.

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Most recent observation19 September 2019Langford Lakes d/s weir pool · 29 fish
Largest measured perch
30.2 cm
Median length
13 cm
Fish measured
195
Survey locations
8

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
30.2 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
29 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
28.3 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
27.5 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
25 cm12 Oct 2010Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge125809
24.5 cm12 Oct 2010Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge125809
24.3 cm11 Oct 2011Langford Lakes d/s weir pool128990
22.5 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
22.5 cm12 Oct 2010Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge125809
22 cm13 Oct 2011Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge128833

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
Langford Lakes d/s weir pool14 Sept 200619 Sept 20198
Wylye Fly Fishers - Cottage Beat12 Oct 201026 Sept 20173
Wylye Fly Fishers (Beat A)26 Sept 201726 Sept 20171
Butchers Stream at Wilton25 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Upstream South Newton Mill2 Oct 20142 Oct 20141
Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge12 Oct 201013 Oct 20112
South Newton10 Oct 200810 Oct 20081
Langford Lakes US weir pool14 Sept 200614 Sept 20061

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

2006–2019

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 195 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.8 cm
Lower quarter
9.4 cm
Median
13 cm
Upper quarter
17.2 cm
Largest
30.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wylye

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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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