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Atlantic salmon in the River Main De Lank

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main De Lank was 13.8 cm, recorded at Keybridge on 5 July 2010.

Across 661 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6 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 De Lank.

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Most recent observation9 July 2026Keybridge · 35 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.8 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
661
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
13.8 cm5 Jul 2010Keybridge122861
13.6 cm9 Jul 2026Keybridge182139
13.5 cm27 Jul 2016Keybridge148707
13.3 cm9 Jul 2026Keybridge182139
13.2 cm12 Jul 2024Keybridge166964
13.2 cm11 Aug 1997Keybridge103648
13 cm9 Jul 2026Keybridge182139
12.8 cm27 Jul 2016Keybridge148707
12.6 cm12 Jul 2022Keybridge161637
12.6 cm25 Sept 2002Tregenna72629

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
Keybridge31 Jul 19809 Jul 202626
u/s Pump House1 Oct 20026 Jun 20082
Tregenna25 Sept 200225 Sept 20021

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

1980–2026

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 661 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
5.3 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
9.6 cm
Largest
13.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main De Lank

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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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