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Atlantic salmon in the Cound Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 18 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cound Brook was 18 cm, recorded at Little Ryton on 9 August 2022.

Across 53 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 September 2024Boreton Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
18 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
53
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
18 cm9 Aug 2022Little Ryton161268
17.4 cm9 Aug 2022Stapleton161269
14.5 cm2 Aug 2022Venus Bank161228
14.5 cm18 Jun 2002Venus Bank52059
14.1 cm18 Jun 2002Venus Bank52059
14.1 cm18 Jun 2002Venus Bank52059
14 cm6 Sept 2024Boreton Bridge168312
14 cm2 Aug 2022Venus Bank161228
14 cm18 Jun 2002Venus Bank52059
13.6 cm18 Jun 2002Venus Bank52059

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
Boreton Bridge16 Sept 20036 Sept 20244
Stapleton9 Aug 20229 Aug 20221
Little Ryton9 Aug 20229 Aug 20221
Venus Bank13 May 19912 Aug 20224

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

1991–2024

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 53 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.8 cm
Lower quarter
9.5 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
13.1 cm
Largest
18 cm

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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