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Atlantic salmon in the Burn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Burn was 14.8 cm, recorded at Burn Bridge on 26 July 2002.

Across 604 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation1 June 2026Burn Ford · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.8 cm
Median length
5.1 cm
Fish measured
604
Survey locations
4

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
14.8 cm26 Jul 2002Burn Bridge72516
14 cm11 Jul 2019Burn Bridge155364
13.5 cm26 Jul 2002Burn Bridge72516
13.2 cm13 Jul 2023Downstream Burn Bridge163825
13.2 cm26 Jul 2002Burn Bridge72516
13.2 cm26 Jul 2002Burn Bridge72516
13.2 cm18 Jul 2002Burn Ford72514
13 cm28 Jun 2010Burn Ford122848
12.7 cm30 Jul 2007Burn Bridge106418
12.5 cm19 Jun 2007Burn Ford105937

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
Burn Ford12 Jul 19831 Jun 202620
Burn Bridge28 Jul 198324 Jul 20258
Downstream Burn Bridge13 Jul 202323 Jul 20242
Lower Burn Ford13 Jul 202313 Jul 20231

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

1983–2026

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 604 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
4.6 cm
Median
5.1 cm
Upper quarter
9.8 cm
Largest
14.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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