Atlantic salmon · Salmo salar

Atlantic salmon in the Hether Burn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.7 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hether Burn was 14.7 cm, recorded at 2241.95 US Fergushill bridge on 2 September 2019.

Across 3 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 14.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3.5 oz (0.099 kg).

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

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Most recent observation2 September 20192241.95 US Fergushill bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.7 cm
Median length: 14.4 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 2

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
14.7 cm	2 Sept 2019	2241.95 US Fergushill bridge	155347
14.4 cm	2 Sept 2019	2241.95 US Fergushill bridge	155347
9.5 cm	15 Sept 2009	2241.95 US Fergushill bridge	121144

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
2241.95 US Fergushill bridge	15 Sept 2009	2 Sept 2019	5
2242.30 Hetherburn Foot	25 Apr 2006	25 Apr 2006	1

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

2006–2019

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.5 cm
Lower quarter: 12 cm
Median: 14.4 cm
Upper quarter: 14.6 cm
Largest: 14.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 3.5 oz (0.099 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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