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Atlantic salmon in the River Afon Tanat

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.2 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Afon Tanat was 17.2 cm, recorded at Carreghofa on 25 September 2003.

Across 160 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 8.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 September 2022Carreghofa · 31 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
17.2 cm
Median length
8.3 cm
Fish measured
160
Survey locations
1

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
17.2 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302
15.5 cm12 Sept 2022Carreghofa161404
15.1 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302
14.8 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302
14.2 cm20 Sept 2021Carreghofa160239
14 cm12 Sept 2022Carreghofa161404
13.9 cm20 Sept 2021Carreghofa160239
13.9 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302
13.9 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302
13.9 cm25 Sept 2003Carreghofa77302

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
Carreghofa11 Sept 199112 Sept 20225

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

1991–2022

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 160 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.1 cm
Lower quarter
7.5 cm
Median
8.4 cm
Upper quarter
12 cm
Largest
17.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Afon Tanat

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

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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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