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Atlantic salmon in the River Main Fal

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 77 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Fal was 77 cm, recorded at Trelasker on 5 August 2011.

Across 29 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.3 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 Main Fal.

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Most recent observation16 August 2011Trenowth · 3 fish

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 77 cm
Median length: 7.3 cm
Fish measured: 29
Survey locations: 5

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
77 cm	5 Aug 2011	Trelasker	127291
18.1 cm	2 Aug 2011	Golden Mill	127483
17.9 cm	5 Aug 2011	Trelasker	127291
16.4 cm	19 Sept 2003	Meledor	77373
14.8 cm	2 Aug 2011	Golden Mill	127483
14.7 cm	19 Sept 2003	Retew	77374
14.2 cm	5 Aug 2011	Meledor	127289
13.9 cm	16 Aug 2011	Trenowth	127475
13.2 cm	2 Aug 2011	Golden Mill	127483
13.1 cm	16 Aug 2011	Trenowth	127475

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding atlantic salmon
Trenowth	23 Jun 2005	16 Aug 2011	3
Trelasker	5 Aug 2011	5 Aug 2011	1
Meledor	19 Sept 2003	5 Aug 2011	2
Golden Mill	2 Aug 2011	2 Aug 2011	1
Retew	26 Aug 2001	19 Sept 2003	2

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

2001–2011

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded atlantic salmon that year.

101

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203

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105

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007

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109

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411

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.3 cm
Lower quarter: 6.2 cm
Median: 7.3 cm
Upper quarter: 13.9 cm
Largest: 77 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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