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Atlantic salmon in the River Main Dart

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Dart was 13.5 cm, recorded at U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip) on 27 September 2007.

Across 160 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 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 Main Dart.

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Most recent observation21 August 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip) · 35 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.5 cm
Median length
8 cm
Fish measured
160
Survey locations
3

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
13.5 cm27 Sept 2007U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)108427
13.2 cm26 Aug 2021Spitchwich Manor (Dip)160550
12.9 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
12.8 cm28 Aug 2014U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)142538
12.6 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
12.5 cm27 Sept 2007U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)108427
12.4 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
12.4 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
12.3 cm27 Sept 2007U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)108427
12.2 cm12 Aug 2010U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)123380

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
Spitchwich Manor (Dip)24 Jun 199621 Aug 20247
U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)4 Jun 199631 Aug 20217
Queen of Dart (Dip)*28 Jun 199622 Aug 20033

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

1996–2024

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 160 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
6.9 cm
Median
8 cm
Upper quarter
10.2 cm
Largest
13.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Dart

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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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