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Atlantic salmon in the Little River

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.4 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Little River was 13.4 cm, recorded at Tarr Steps (Te) on 7 July 2014.

Across 508 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation24 June 2024Tarr Steps (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.4 cm
Median length
5.2 cm
Fish measured
508
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
13.4 cm7 Jul 2014Tarr Steps (Te)141617
13.2 cm7 Jul 2008Tarr Steps (Te)111654
13.1 cm15 Jul 2015Tarr Steps (Te)145419
12.8 cm13 Jul 2007Tarr Steps (Te)107654
12.5 cm20 Jul 2016Tarr Steps (Te)148572
12.4 cm7 Jul 2014Tarr Steps (Te)141617
12.3 cm7 Jul 2014Tarr Steps (Te)141617
12.2 cm7 Jul 2014Tarr Steps (Te)141617
12.2 cm7 Jul 2014Tarr Steps (Te)141617
12 cm7 Jul 2008Tarr Steps (Te)111654

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Tarr Steps (Te)3 Jun 199824 Jun 202416

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

1998–2024

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 508 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
4.6 cm
Median
5.2 cm
Upper quarter
5.9 cm
Largest
13.4 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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