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Atlantic salmon in the R. Burn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 24 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the R. Burn was 24 cm, recorded at River Burn (Shaws Farm) on 3 August 2011.

Across 622 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation30 September 2025River Burn, Badger Farm · 22 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
24 cm
Median length
7.6 cm
Fish measured
622
Survey locations
5

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
24 cm3 Aug 2011River Burn (Shaws Farm)128485
19.4 cm29 Aug 2013River Burn (Shaws Farm)139605
18.1 cm29 Aug 2013River Burn (Shaws Farm)139605
17.5 cm11 Sept 2018R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank153283
17.1 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125
17.1 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125
16.7 cm6 Aug 2021River Burn (Shaws Farm)160257
16.7 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125
16.4 cm6 Aug 2021River Burn (Shaws Farm)160257
16 cm29 Aug 2013Badger Farm (new)139609

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
River Burn, Badger Farm29 Aug 201330 Sept 20252
River Burn (Shaws Farm)27 Aug 201030 Sept 20259
R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank10 Oct 20168 Sept 20254
R. Burn Upstream Fish Farm Weir10 Oct 201610 Oct 20161
Badger Farm (new)29 Aug 201329 Aug 20131

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

2010–2025

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 622 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.1 cm
Lower quarter
6.8 cm
Median
7.6 cm
Upper quarter
11.6 cm
Largest
24 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the R. Burn

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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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