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Atlantic salmon in the River Ellen

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.4 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ellen was 13.4 cm, recorded at 1502.00 Boltongate on 22 June 2023.

Across 20 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.5 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 Ellen.

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Most recent observation22 June 20231502.00 Boltongate · 17 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.4 cm
Median length
5.5 cm
Fish measured
20
Survey locations
15

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
13.4 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
13.2 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
12.1 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
6.8 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
6.4 cm22 Jun 20231500.00 Uldale US bridge162550
5.9 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
5.8 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
5.8 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
5.7 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551
5.6 cm22 Jun 20231502.00 Boltongate162551

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
1502.00 Boltongate12 Jul 200522 Jun 20234
1500.00 Uldale US bridge11 Jul 200522 Jun 20236
Post Pollution Investigation - Rose Gill 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Oughterside 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Ellen Villa 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Arkelby 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
1508.00 Ellenhall, River Ellen11 Jul 200527 Aug 20133
1504.00 At Blennerhasset, River Ellen12 Jul 200527 Aug 20133
1510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen11 Jul 200515 Aug 20122
1501.00 At Ireby, River Ellen11 Jul 200510 Aug 20124
1509.50 1 mile below Bullgill, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1508.02 150m DS Ellenhall Bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1507.00 US Ellen Villa bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1506.98 US gutter RHB US Ellen Villa, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1506.00 US Arkleby Bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101

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

2005–2023

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
5.4 cm
Median
5.6 cm
Upper quarter
6 cm
Largest
13.4 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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