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Atlantic salmon in the Artle Beck

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.2 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Artle Beck was 16.2 cm, recorded at Caton on 20 August 2002.

Across 260 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 July 2025Caton · 4 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
16.2 cm
Median length
7 cm
Fish measured
260
Survey locations
1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured atlantic salmon

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
16.2 cm20 Aug 2002Caton72074
14.5 cm10 Sept 2019Caton155323
14.3 cm2 Jul 2013Caton136968
13.9 cm28 Jul 2025Caton177638
13.8 cm10 Sept 2019Caton155323
13.7 cm28 Jul 2025Caton177638
13.7 cm2 Jul 2013Caton136968
13.5 cm28 Jul 2025Caton177638
13.4 cm20 Aug 2002Caton72074
13.3 cm10 Jul 2007Caton105881

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where atlantic salmon were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one atlantic salmon 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 atlantic salmon
Caton10 Jul 199128 Jul 20259

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

1991–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded atlantic salmon that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 260 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
5.4 cm
Median
7 cm
Upper quarter
11.2 cm
Largest
16.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Artle Beck

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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