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Atlantic salmon in the River Main Kensey

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.3 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Kensey was 15.3 cm, recorded at Egloskerry on 6 July 2011.

Across 685 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.8 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 Kensey.

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Most recent observation2 August 2024Egloskerry · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.3 cm
Median length
5.8 cm
Fish measured
685
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
15.3 cm6 Jul 2011Egloskerry126896
13.8 cm5 Sept 2012St. Leonards133303
13.7 cm5 Sept 2012St. Leonards133303
13.7 cm2 Sept 2009St. Leonards118810
13 cm25 Jun 2004Trewithick81459
13 cm22 Aug 2002Egloskerry72779
12.8 cm22 Aug 2011St. Leonards127555
12.7 cm4 Sept 2013St. Leonards138554
12.6 cm5 Sept 2012St. Leonards133303
12.5 cm22 Aug 2011St. Leonards127555

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
Egloskerry9 Jul 19842 Aug 202418
Trewithick10 Jul 198429 Jun 20227
St. Leonards10 Jul 19844 Sept 20139
Badgall11 Jul 198423 Aug 20103
Treburrow11 Jul 198417 Jun 20044
New Churches9 Jul 19849 Jun 19963

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

1984–2024

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 685 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
5.2 cm
Median
5.8 cm
Upper quarter
7.2 cm
Largest
15.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Kensey

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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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