How Much Does A Fish Shrink When Mounted in the USA
A less generous, but commonly reported 1 percent shrinkage rate changes a commercially legal iced 8½-inch perch to 83⁄16 inches (8.41 inches) and an 11-inch white bass to 107⁄8 inches (10.89 inches). Do fish shrink after you catch them? But what if the fish you caught changes in length while in your possession after it…
