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Atlantic salmon in the River Brock

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brock was 15.6 cm, recorded at Myerscough College on 25 August 2009.

Across 109 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6.8 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 Brock.

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Most recent observation21 June 2023Myerscough College · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.6 cm
Median length
6.8 cm
Fish measured
109
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
15.6 cm25 Aug 2009Myerscough College118530
15.5 cm5 Aug 2005Myerscough College88464
15 cm3 Oct 2005Nearer Light Ash87760
14.4 cm20 Jul 2006Myerscough College100520
14.3 cm25 Aug 2009Myerscough College118530
13.8 cm25 Aug 2009Myerscough College118530
13.4 cm30 Jul 2010Myerscough College123215
13.4 cm30 Jul 2010Myerscough College123215
13.3 cm30 Jul 2010Myerscough College123215
13.2 cm14 Jul 2011Myerscough College126982

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
Myerscough College18 Oct 200421 Jun 202317
Nearer Light Ash24 Aug 19993 Oct 20052

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

1999–2023

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 109 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
6.1 cm
Median
6.8 cm
Upper quarter
9.5 cm
Largest
15.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Brock

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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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