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Atlantic salmon in the River Holewater

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Holewater was 14 cm, recorded at Linkleyham Bridge (Te) on 31 July 2025.

Across 586 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6.3 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 Holewater.

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Most recent observation31 July 2025Linkleyham Bridge (Te) · 36 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14 cm
Median length
6.3 cm
Fish measured
586
Survey locations
1

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 cm31 Jul 2025Linkleyham Bridge (Te)177816
14 cm5 Aug 2010Linkleyham Bridge (Te)123453
13.9 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
13.8 cm4 Jul 2008Linkleyham Bridge (Te)111767
13.3 cm31 Jul 2025Linkleyham Bridge (Te)177816
13.2 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
13.2 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
13.2 cm4 Jul 2008Linkleyham Bridge (Te)111767
13.1 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
13.1 cm27 Jul 2012Linkleyham Bridge (Te)132509

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
Linkleyham Bridge (Te)28 Aug 199631 Jul 202519

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

1996–2025

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 586 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.3 cm
Lower quarter
5.6 cm
Median
6.3 cm
Upper quarter
7.2 cm
Largest
14 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Holewater

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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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