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Atlantic salmon in the River Bourne

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bourne was 17.5 cm, recorded at Bourne at Laverstock on 8 September 2016.

Across 43 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 atlantic salmon. The median was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.4 oz (0.01 kg).

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

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Most recent observation4 September 2018Bourne at Laverstock · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
17.5 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
43
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
17.5 cm8 Sept 2016Bourne at Laverstock149329
16.8 cm19 Aug 2004Bourne at Laverstock81426
16.3 cm19 Aug 2004Bourne at Laverstock81426
16 cm4 Sept 2018Bourne at Laverstock153377
15.1 cm5 Oct 2005Bourne at Laverstock86674
13.1 cm19 Aug 2004Bourne at Laverstock81426
11.4 cm13 Oct 2004Bourne at St Thomas Bridge83636
10.6 cm13 Oct 2004Bourne at St Thomas Bridge83636
10.4 cm13 Oct 2004Bourne at St Thomas Bridge83636
10.1 cm13 Oct 2004Bourne at St Thomas Bridge83636

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
Bourne at Laverstock19 Aug 20044 Sept 20185
Bourne at St Thomas Bridge23 Sept 200313 Oct 20042

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

2003–2018

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 43 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.9 cm
Lower quarter
9.2 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
10.1 cm
Largest
17.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 atlantic salmon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Lower quarter
0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Median
0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Upper quarter
0.3 oz (0.0092 kg)
Heaviest
0.4 oz (0.01 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Bourne

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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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