Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Well Creek

Largest measured perch: 33.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 33.8 cm, recorded at Salters Lode on 25 May 2017.

Across 1,557 measured perch, the median measured length was 7.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Salters Lode · 9 fish

Largest measured perch: 33.8 cm
Median length: 7.4 cm
Fish measured: 1,557
Survey locations: 7

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
33.8 cm	25 May 2017	Salters Lode	150463
31.6 cm	25 May 2017	Salters Lode	150463
28.3 cm	24 May 1994	Aqueduct Bridge	29746
27.8 cm	23 Apr 1999	Aqueduct Bridge	29751
27.4 cm	17 May 2023	Upwell	162333
26.8 cm	23 Apr 1999	Aqueduct Bridge	29751
26.8 cm	2 Jun 1994	Upwell	29747
26.3 cm	23 Apr 1999	Aqueduct Bridge	29751
26.3 cm	24 May 1994	Aqueduct Bridge	29746
24.8 cm	22 Apr 1999	Marmont Priory	29752

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
Salters Lode	3 May 1989	14 May 2026	8
Marmont Priory	29 May 1991	12 May 2026	6
Outwell Common	5 May 1989	23 May 2023	6
Upwell	25 Apr 1989	17 May 2023	4
Aqueduct Bridge	27 Apr 1989	21 Jun 2006	5
Boundry Farm	1 Jun 1994	1 Jun 1994	1
Walsingham Fen	8 May 1989	25 May 1994	3

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

1989–2026

Survey records by year

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

589

090

591

092

093

794

095

096

097

098

499

000

001

002

003

004

005

206

007

008

009

010

111

012

013

014

015

016

317

018

019

020

021

022

423

024

025

226

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 1,557 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.8 cm
Lower quarter: 6.5 cm
Median: 7.4 cm
Upper quarter: 9.3 cm
Largest: 33.8 cm

0–99 mm

1309

100–199 mm

229

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Well Creek

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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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