Atlantic salmon · Salmo salar

Atlantic salmon in the Rae Burn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Rae Burn was 13.6 cm, recorded at 2050.00 Rae Burn Head on 17 August 2021.

This is the only individual atlantic salmon length in the dataset for this river.

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

See atlantic salmon records across England →

Most recent observation17 August 20212050.00 Rae Burn Head · 1 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.6 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 6
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
13.6 cm	17 Aug 2021	2050.00 Rae Burn Head	160493

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
2050.00 Rae Burn Head	8 Sept 2004	17 Aug 2021	4
2051.00 Rae Burn Foot	8 Sept 2004	12 Sept 2009	2

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

2004–2021

Survey records by year

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

204

005

006

007

008

209

010

011

012

013

014

115

016

017

018

019

020

121

Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 13.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Rae Burn

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Brown / sea trout

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →