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Atlantic salmon in the Oare Water

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Oare Water was 14.5 cm, recorded at Oareford (Te) on 3 August 2015.

Across 477 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation25 June 2024Oare Bridge (5 min) · 6 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.5 cm
Median length
7 cm
Fish measured
477
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
14.5 cm3 Aug 2015Oareford (Te)145730
14.3 cm6 Jul 2014Oareford (Te)142115
14.3 cm6 Jul 2014Oareford (Te)142115
14.2 cm26 Aug 2008Oareford (Te)113422
14.1 cm14 Sept 2023Oare Bridge (5 min)163486
14 cm14 Sept 2023Oare Bridge (5 min)163486
14 cm21 Jul 2010Oareford (Te)123167
13.9 cm14 Sept 2023Oare Bridge (5 min)163486
13.9 cm3 Aug 2015Oareford (Te)145730
13.9 cm21 Jul 2010Oareford (Te)123167

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
Oare Bridge (5 min)14 Sept 202325 Jun 20242
Oareford (Te)8 Jul 199720 Jul 202216

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

1997–2024

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 477 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
7 cm
Upper quarter
10.8 cm
Largest
14.5 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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