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Atlantic salmon in the River Main Deer

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Deer was 16.6 cm, recorded at Forda Mill on 21 June 2010.

Across 8 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 12.8 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 Deer.

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Most recent observation8 June 2016Deer Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
16.6 cm
Median length
12.8 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
6

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
16.6 cm21 Jun 2010Forda Mill122472
13.7 cm21 Jun 2010Forda Mill122472
13 cm8 Jun 2016Deer Bridge148205
13 cm29 Jun 2004Forda Mill81403
12.6 cm18 May 2016Forda Mill148063
10.9 cm18 May 2016Forda Mill148063
10.8 cm29 Jun 2004Forda Mill81403
9.5 cm24 May 2004Derriton Bridge81400

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
Deer Bridge25 Jun 19938 Jun 20163
Forda Mill22 May 199518 May 20165
Derriton Bridge23 Sept 199624 May 20042
Winscott Bridge25 Jun 199323 Sept 19962
Pot Factory Spawning Beds24 May 199524 May 19951
Forda Art Spawning Bed22 May 199522 May 19951

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

1993–2016

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.9 cm
Median
12.8 cm
Upper quarter
13.2 cm
Largest
16.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Deer

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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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