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Atlantic salmon in the River Dalch

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 12.7 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dalch was 12.7 cm, recorded at Calves Bridge (Sp) on 19 June 2012.

Across 3 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 11 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 Dalch.

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Most recent observation1 August 2025Calves Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
12.7 cm
Median length
11 cm
Fish measured
3
Survey locations
3

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
12.7 cm19 Jun 2012Calves Bridge (Sp)131557
11 cm19 Jun 2012Calves Bridge (Sp)131557
7.4 cm1 Aug 2025Calves Bridge (Sp)177696

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
Calves Bridge (Sp)5 Aug 19961 Aug 20254
Mill Barton Bridge (Sp)5 Aug 19964 Aug 19992
Hele Lane (Sp)*5 Aug 19965 Aug 19961

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

1996–2025

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.4 cm
Lower quarter
9.2 cm
Median
11 cm
Upper quarter
11.9 cm
Largest
12.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dalch

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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