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Atlantic salmon in the River Goyt

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 20.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Goyt was 20.6 cm, recorded at Gygo30 on 6 July 2011.

Across 22 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 8.8 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 Goyt.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Gygo20 · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
20.6 cm
Median length
8.8 cm
Fish measured
22
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
20.6 cm6 Jul 2011Gygo30127060
20.1 cm14 Aug 2009Gygo17121042
19.1 cm5 Oct 2007GYGO20b109001
16 cm15 Aug 2006GYGO30a100848
15 cm4 Sept 2025Gygo20180111
14.8 cm4 Sept 2025Gygo20180111
12 cm5 Oct 2007GYGO30a109002
11.1 cm5 Oct 2007GYGO20b109001
10.1 cm5 Oct 2007GYGO20b109001
8.9 cm13 Aug 2009GYGO20b121164

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
Gygo208 Aug 20054 Sept 20252
Gygo3018 Aug 20056 Jul 20112
Gygo1714 Aug 200914 Aug 20091
GYGO20b5 Oct 200713 Aug 20092
GYGO30a15 Aug 20065 Oct 20072
Gygo2915 Aug 200615 Aug 20061
GYGO20a15 Aug 200615 Aug 20061

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

2005–2025

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.2 cm
Lower quarter
7.9 cm
Median
8.9 cm
Upper quarter
14.1 cm
Largest
20.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Goyt

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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