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Atlantic salmon in the River Gowan

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 7.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Gowan was 7.5 cm, recorded at 626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE on 9 July 2024.

Across 35 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.7 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 Gowan.

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Most recent observation9 July 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE · 19 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
7.5 cm
Median length
5.7 cm
Fish measured
35
Survey locations
7

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
7.5 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
7.3 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
7.2 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
7 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
6.8 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
6.7 cm26 Jun 2023626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE162740
6.6 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
6.5 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
6.5 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890
6.4 cm9 Jul 2024626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE166890

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
626.00 River Gowan, PTC River Kent CPUE26 Jun 20239 Jul 20242
628.00 Gowanbank17 Aug 19935 Aug 20043
Gowan At St Ley31 Aug 199324 Aug 19992
Gowan Wooden Hs17 Aug 199323 Aug 19992
Gowan High Hse23 Aug 199923 Aug 19991
Slaughter House9 Aug 19999 Aug 19991
Grassgarth9 Aug 19999 Aug 19991

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

1993–2024

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 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.9 cm
Lower quarter
5.4 cm
Median
5.7 cm
Upper quarter
6.5 cm
Largest
7.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Gowan

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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