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Atlantic salmon in the River Frome

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Frome was 14.5 cm, recorded at d/s Sharpness Canal on 21 September 2006.

Across 29 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 12.4 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 Frome.

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Most recent observation16 August 2024d/s Sharpness Canal · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.5 cm
Median length
12.4 cm
Fish measured
29
Survey locations
2

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
14.5 cm21 Sept 2006d/s Sharpness Canal101427
14.4 cm9 Sept 2010d/s Sharpness Canal124051
14.3 cm18 Sept 2014d/s Sharpness Canal142930
14.3 cm21 Sept 2006d/s Sharpness Canal101427
13.8 cm13 Aug 2009d/s Sharpness Canal118389
13.7 cm21 Sept 2006d/s Sharpness Canal101427
13.6 cm18 Sept 2014d/s Sharpness Canal142930
13.5 cm9 Sept 2010d/s Sharpness Canal124051
13.4 cm7 Sept 2018d/s Sharpness Canal153250
13.4 cm12 Sept 2007d/s Sharpness Canal106974

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
d/s Sharpness Canal21 Sept 200616 Aug 20247
Churchend, North Arm7 Sept 20117 Sept 20111

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

2006–2024

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 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.5 cm
Median
12.4 cm
Upper quarter
13.5 cm
Largest
14.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Frome

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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