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Atlantic salmon in the River Ebble

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 18.7 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ebble was 18.7 cm, recorded at Longford Park on 19 September 2008.

Across 115 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.5 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 Ebble.

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Most recent observation14 August 2024Longford Downstream Bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
18.7 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
115
Survey locations
4

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
18.7 cm19 Sept 2008Longford Park116362
18.7 cm16 Sept 2004Longford Park82233
17.8 cm16 Sept 2004Longford Park82233
16.7 cm19 Sept 2008Longford Park116362
16.4 cm19 Aug 2021Ebble Upstream Confluence160724
16.1 cm16 Sept 2004Longford Park82233
16 cm16 Sept 2004Longford Park82233
15.1 cm24 Oct 2011Longford Park128853
14.9 cm19 Sept 2008Longford Park116362
14.7 cm19 Sept 2008Longford Park116362

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
Longford Downstream Bridge19 Aug 202114 Aug 20242
Ebble Upstream Confluence19 Aug 202119 Aug 20211
Ebble Middle Site19 Aug 202119 Aug 20211
Longford Park11 Sept 200124 Oct 20114

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

2001–2024

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 115 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.3 cm
Lower quarter
8.3 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
10.6 cm
Largest
18.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ebble

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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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