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Atlantic salmon in the River Derwent

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 18.2 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Derwent was 18.2 cm, recorded at River Derwent at Lintzford on 11 October 2016.

Across 1,170 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.4 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 Derwent.

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Most recent observation15 July 2025River Derwent at Rowlands Gill · 221 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
18.2 cm
Median length
7.4 cm
Fish measured
1,170
Survey locations
11

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
18.2 cm11 Oct 2016River Derwent at Lintzford149637
18.1 cm18 Aug 2017River Derwent at Rowlands Gill151260
18 cm11 Oct 2016River Derwent at Rowlands Gill149640
17.9 cm6 Sept 2019River Derwent at Shotley Bridge155939
17.4 cm6 Sept 2019River Derwent at Shotley Bridge155939
16.9 cm15 Jul 2025River Derwent at Ebchester177528
16.1 cm6 Sept 2019River Derwent at Shotley Bridge155939
16.1 cm11 Oct 2016River Derwent at Rowlands Gill149640
16.1 cm27 Sept 2015River Derwent at Lintzford146754
15.3 cm6 Sept 2019River Derwent at Shotley Bridge155939

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
River Derwent at Rowlands Gill26 Aug 201315 Jul 20258
River Derwent at Ebchester6 Sept 201915 Jul 20252
River Derwent at Clockburn26 Aug 201315 Jul 20252
River Derwent at Blackhall Mill3 Sept 201415 Jul 20255
River Derwent at Shotley Bridge17 Aug 201714 Jul 20254
River Derwent at Cricket Club6 Sept 201914 Jul 20252
River Derwent at Crooked Oak11 Jul 202511 Jul 20251
Hisehope Burn11 Jul 202511 Jul 20251
River Derwent at Allensford30 Jun 202330 Jun 20231
River Derwent at Hag Hill26 Aug 201318 Aug 20174
River Derwent at Lintzford2 Aug 201317 Aug 20175

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

2013–2025

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 1,170 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
7.4 cm
Upper quarter
8.9 cm
Largest
18.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Derwent

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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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