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Atlantic salmon in the River Bela

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.9 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bela was 13.9 cm, recorded at 204.00 Downstream Hang Bridge on 17 June 2022.

Across 23 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6.4 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 Bela.

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Most recent observation1 July 2024200.00 Gas Works · 4 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.9 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
23
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
13.9 cm17 Jun 2022204.00 Downstream Hang Bridge161006
12 cm4 Jul 2022203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir161109
11.9 cm4 Jul 2022203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir161109
11.3 cm17 Jun 2022204.00 Downstream Hang Bridge161006
11.2 cm4 Jul 2022203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir161109
6.7 cm1 Jul 2024200.00 Gas Works165757
6.6 cm1 Jul 2024203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir165754
6.6 cm1 Jul 2024203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir165754
6.5 cm1 Jul 2024200.00 Gas Works165757
6.4 cm1 Jul 2024200.00 Gas Works165757

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
203.00 Downstream Beetham Weir9 Oct 19921 Jul 20246
200.00 Gas Works9 Oct 19921 Jul 20247
204.00 Downstream Hang Bridge9 Oct 199217 Jun 20226
205.00 Overthwaite2 Oct 199219 Oct 19952
202.00 A6 Layby, River Bela2 Oct 199221 Sept 19952

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

1992–2024

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 23 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
6.7 cm
Largest
13.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Bela

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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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