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Atlantic salmon in the Main River Axe

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.4 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 16.4 cm, recorded at Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD) on 6 August 2007.

Across 117 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 4.9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 August 2023Broom Bridge (5 min) · 3 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.4 cm
Median length: 4.9 cm
Fish measured: 117
Survey locations: 8

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
16.4 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
15.3 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
15.1 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
14.5 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
14 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
13.6 cm	6 Aug 2007	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	108417
13.5 cm	27 Jul 2023	Weycroft (5 min)	163748
12.6 cm	27 Jul 2023	Weycroft (5 min)	163748
11.7 cm	15 Jun 2010	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	122405
11.6 cm	15 Jun 2010	Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	122405

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
Broom Bridge (5 min)	8 Aug 2023	8 Aug 2023	1
Weycroft (5 min)	27 Jul 2023	27 Jul 2023	1
Slymlake Farm (Dip)	17 Jun 2010	25 May 2022	2
Axe-Yarty Confluence (Dip)*	15 Sept 1997	25 May 2022	3
Forde Abbey (Sp/WFD)	14 Aug 2000	20 Jul 2021	4
Axminster Town Weir (Sp)	4 Aug 1997	17 Jun 2010	2
Bere Chapel (Sp)*	16 May 2006	16 May 2006	1
A3052 - Axe Bridge (Dip)*	30 Jun 2004	30 Jun 2004	1

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

1997–2023

Survey records by year

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

297

098

099

100

001

002

003

204

005

106

107

008

009

310

011

012

013

014

015

016

017

018

019

020

121

222

223

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 117 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.7 cm
Lower quarter: 4.7 cm
Median: 4.9 cm
Upper quarter: 5.4 cm
Largest: 16.4 cm

0–99 mm

106

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Axe

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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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