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Atlantic salmon in the Cholwell Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cholwell Brook was 13 cm, recorded at Power Station on 1 July 2008.

Across 64 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 10.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation15 July 2025Power Station · 10 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13 cm
Median length
10.8 cm
Fish measured
64
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
13 cm1 Jul 2008Power Station111586
12.8 cm21 Jun 2019Power Station155121
12.7 cm21 Jun 2019Power Station155121
12.7 cm1 Jul 2008Power Station111586
12.6 cm21 Jun 2019Power Station155121
12.5 cm1 Jul 2008Power Station111586
12.3 cm15 Jul 2025Power Station179251
12.3 cm4 Jul 2005Power Station85510
12.2 cm3 Jul 2013Power Station136930
12.2 cm1 Jul 2008Power Station111586

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
Power Station15 Sept 198315 Jul 202512

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

1983–2025

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 64 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.7 cm
Lower quarter
7.5 cm
Median
10.8 cm
Upper quarter
11.6 cm
Largest
13 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Cholwell Brook

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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