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Atlantic salmon in the Austwick Beck

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 12.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Austwick Beck was 12.5 cm, recorded at Waters Farm Bridge on 3 October 1997.

Across 111 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 August 2025A65 Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 12.5 cm
Median length: 5.6 cm
Fish measured: 111
Survey locations: 6

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
12.5 cm	3 Oct 1997	Waters Farm Bridge	113455
12 cm	17 Jul 1991	A65 Bridge	115189
11.5 cm	22 Jul 2013	A65 Bridge	137460
11.5 cm	16 Jul 1991	Village Bridge	115187
11.4 cm	22 Jul 2013	A65 Bridge	137460
11 cm	22 Jul 2013	A65 Bridge	137460
11 cm	3 Oct 1997	A65 Bridge	112614
11 cm	17 Jul 1991	A65 Bridge	115189
10.8 cm	22 Jul 2013	A65 Bridge	137460
10.5 cm	22 Jul 2013	A65 Bridge	137460

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding atlantic salmon
A65 Bridge	4 Aug 1982	11 Aug 2025	13
Downstream Dam House Bridge at Silloth House	12 Aug 2013	12 Aug 2013	1
Village Bridge	16 Jul 1991	22 Jul 2011	2
Flascoe Bridge	20 Jul 2011	20 Jul 2011	1
Waters Farm Bridge	8 Jul 1985	3 Oct 1997	2
Austwick/Fen Beck Confluence	17 Aug 1982	17 Aug 1982	1

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

1982–2025

Survey records by year

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

382

183

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291

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 111 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 5.6 cm
Upper quarter: 7 cm
Largest: 12.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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