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Atlantic salmon in the Main River Bovey

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 18 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Bovey was 18 cm, recorded at Wormhill Bridge (Te) on 9 August 2013.

Across 344 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6 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 Bovey.

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Most recent observation30 June 2026Hisley Wood (Sp) · 3 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
18 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
344
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 2013Wormhill Bridge (Te)137921
16 cm30 Jun 2026Hisley Wood (Sp)182011
15.9 cm9 Aug 2013Wormhill Bridge (Te)137921
15.6 cm30 Jun 2026Hisley Wood (Sp)182011
15.3 cm28 Jul 2009Wormhill Bridge (Te)118109
14.6 cm28 Aug 2008Hisley Wood (Sp)113667
14.5 cm9 Aug 2007Wormhill Bridge (Te)107836
13.8 cm28 Aug 2008Hisley Wood (Sp)113667
13.8 cm11 Aug 2008Wormhill Bridge (Te)112475
13.6 cm30 Jun 2014Hisley Wood (Sp)141474

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
Hisley Wood (Sp)11 Jul 199630 Jun 20267
Wormhill Bridge (Te)11 Jul 19961 Aug 201414
Little Bovey Bridge (Dip)*26 Jul 199626 Sept 20032
Stinel Bridge (Sp)3 Jul 19964 Jul 20023

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

1996–2026

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 344 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
10.6 cm
Largest
18 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Main River Bovey

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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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