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Atlantic salmon in the River Churnet

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 19 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Churnet was 19 cm, recorded at Downstream Crumpwood Weir on 12 September 2012.

Across 77 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 13 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 Churnet.

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Most recent observation15 August 2017Rocester · 12 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
19 cm
Median length
13 cm
Fish measured
77
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
19 cm12 Sept 2012Downstream Crumpwood Weir133759
18.8 cm12 Sept 2012Eaton Dovedale Farm133753
17.1 cm29 Aug 2013Eaton Dovedale Farm139058
16.5 cm11 Sept 2012Rocester133755
16.4 cm12 Sept 2012Downstream Crumpwood Weir133759
16 cm12 Sept 2012Eaton Dovedale Farm133753
15.5 cm12 Sept 2012Downstream Crumpwood Weir133759
15.5 cm12 Sept 2012Downstream Crumpwood Weir133759
15.5 cm11 Sept 2012Rocester133755
15 cm12 Sept 2006Lord's Bridge, Dimmings Dale101506

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
Rocester11 Sept 201215 Aug 20172
Eaton Dovedale Farm12 Sept 201229 Aug 20132
Oakamoor13 Sept 201213 Sept 20121
Downstream Crumpwood Weir12 Sept 201212 Sept 20121
Lord's Bridge, Dimmings Dale10 Aug 200512 Sept 20062

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

2005–2017

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 77 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.4 cm
Lower quarter
8.7 cm
Median
13 cm
Upper quarter
14 cm
Largest
19 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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