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Atlantic salmon in the River Bideford Yeo

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.2 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bideford Yeo was 14.2 cm, recorded at Edgemill (Sp) on 4 October 2024.

Across 18 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 11.2 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 Bideford Yeo.

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Most recent observation4 October 2024Edgemill (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.2 cm
Median length
11.2 cm
Fish measured
18
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
14.2 cm4 Oct 2024Edgemill (Sp)167502
13.5 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
13.3 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
12.4 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
12.2 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
11.9 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
11.9 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
11.8 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
11.2 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
11.1 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256

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
Edgemill (Sp)11 Aug 19984 Oct 20245
Yeo Bridge (Sp)1 Sept 20034 Aug 20112

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

1998–2024

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.8 cm
Lower quarter
9.7 cm
Median
11.2 cm
Upper quarter
12.1 cm
Largest
14.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Bideford Yeo

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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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