Atlantic salmon · Salmo salar

Atlantic salmon in the Quither Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Quither Brook was 17.6 cm, recorded at Chillaton on 27 July 2021.

Across 85 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 Quither Brook.

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Most recent observation6 July 2026Chillaton · 25 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.6 cm
Median length: 7 cm
Fish measured: 85
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
17.6 cm	27 Jul 2021	Chillaton	160540
14.5 cm	4 Jul 2003	Chillaton	76484
14.2 cm	29 Jun 2022	Chillaton	161659
12.8 cm	6 Jul 2026	Chillaton	182133
12.6 cm	4 Jul 2003	Chillaton	76484
12.5 cm	6 Jul 2026	Chillaton	182133
12.5 cm	27 Jul 2021	Chillaton	160540
12.5 cm	7 Aug 2015	Chillaton	145799
12.5 cm	7 Aug 2015	Chillaton	145799
12.4 cm	4 Jul 2003	Chillaton	76484

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
Chillaton	15 Aug 1984	6 Jul 2026	16
Quither Brook	14 Aug 1984	12 Sept 2001	5

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

1984–2026

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 85 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.2 cm
Lower quarter: 5.7 cm
Median: 7 cm
Upper quarter: 11.5 cm
Largest: 17.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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