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Atlantic salmon in the River Corve

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 19.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Corve was 19.5 cm, recorded at Felton Farm on 5 July 2006.

Across 768 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.8 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 Corve.

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Most recent observation12 September 2024Ludlow - Riffle · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
19.5 cm
Median length
5.8 cm
Fish measured
768
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
19.5 cm5 Jul 2006Felton Farm100150
15.1 cm26 Jun 2013Ludlow137181
15.1 cm5 Oct 2005Ludlow86993
15 cm20 Aug 2003Ludlow76784
14.8 cm26 Jun 2013Ludlow137181
14.6 cm20 Aug 2003Felton Farm76785
14.5 cm5 Oct 2005Ludlow86993
14.5 cm20 Aug 2003Ludlow76784
14.4 cm18 Jun 2008Ludlow111640
14.3 cm22 Aug 2024Ludlow167969

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
Ludlow - Riffle28 Sept 202312 Sept 20242
Ludlow20 Aug 200322 Aug 20246
Stanton Lacey20 Aug 20037 Jul 20104
Felton Farm20 Aug 200318 Jun 20083
Corfham Castle20 Aug 200320 Aug 20031

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

2003–2024

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 768 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.4 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
5.8 cm
Upper quarter
7.1 cm
Largest
19.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Corve

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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