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Atlantic salmon in the Main River Yarty

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Yarty was 14 cm, recorded at Longbridge* on 29 May 2018.

Across 55 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.3 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 Yarty.

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Most recent observation21 September 2023Middle Westwater (5 min) · 7 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14 cm
Median length
7.3 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
10

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
14 cm29 May 2018Longbridge*152590
13.8 cm5 Jul 2013Longbridge*137023
13.7 cm5 Jul 2013Longbridge*137023
13.6 cm5 Jul 2013Longbridge*137023
13.5 cm5 Jul 2013Longbridge*137023
12.9 cm5 Jul 2013Longbridge*137023
12.8 cm27 May 2011Longbridge*126347
12.7 cm7 Jun 2010Crawley Bridge (Sp)121837
12.3 cm13 Sept 2023Gammons Hill (5 min)163702
12.2 cm7 Jun 2010Crawley Bridge (Sp)121837

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
Middle Westwater (5 min)21 Sept 202321 Sept 20231
Gammons Hill (5 min)13 Sept 202313 Sept 20231
Upstream Beckford Bridge (5 min)27 Jul 202327 Jul 20231
Longbridge*23 Jul 199729 May 201810
Crawley Bridge (Sp)4 Jun 20047 Jun 20102
Waterhayes (Te)21 Jul 199727 May 20094
Marsh (Te)21 Jul 199725 Jul 20066
Gammons Hill (Sp)18 Jul 199711 May 20064
Higher Westwater (Sp)*22 Jul 199721 Jun 20043
Bishopswood (Sp)21 Jul 199711 Jun 20042

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.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
4.6 cm
Median
7.3 cm
Upper quarter
11.6 cm
Largest
14 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Yarty

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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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