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Atlantic salmon in the River Brathay

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brathay was 14.6 cm, recorded at 310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE on 11 August 2023.

Across 34 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.8 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 Brathay.

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Most recent observation31 July 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate · 15 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.6 cm
Median length
7.8 cm
Fish measured
34
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
14.6 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
12.6 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
12.5 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
12.5 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
12.2 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434
11.9 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434
11.7 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434
11.5 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434
11.4 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434
11.2 cm31 Jul 2025310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate178434

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
310.00 US Brathay Bridge Clappersgate22 Oct 199231 Jul 20255
310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE11 Aug 202313 Aug 20242
313.00 Skelwith Bridge, River Brathay22 Oct 199212 Sept 20133
DS Measure Gauge #218 Jul 199418 Jul 19941
DS Measure Gauge #118 Jul 199418 Jul 19941

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

1992–2025

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 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
7.2 cm
Median
7.8 cm
Upper quarter
11.4 cm
Largest
14.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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