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Atlantic salmon in the River Main West Dart

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.9 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main West Dart was 14.9 cm, recorded at Prince Hall (Dip/5 min) on 13 August 2014.

Across 291 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 West Dart.

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Most recent observation2 September 2024Huccaby (Dip) · 12 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.9 cm
Median length
8 cm
Fish measured
291
Survey locations
7

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
14.9 cm13 Aug 2014Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)142223
14.6 cm27 Aug 2021Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)160549
14.5 cm19 Jul 2024Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)166671
14.2 cm27 Aug 2021Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)160549
13.9 cm19 Jul 2024Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)166671
13.8 cm27 Aug 2021Huccaby (Dip)160708
13.8 cm13 Aug 2014Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)142223
13.8 cm13 Aug 2014Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)142223
13.6 cm17 Sept 2007Dunnabridge (Dip/wfd.op)*108441
13.5 cm27 Aug 2021Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)160549

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
Huccaby (Dip)27 Jun 19962 Sept 20247
Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)25 Jun 199619 Jul 20248
Dunnabridge Gauging Station (5 min)4 Oct 20234 Oct 20231
Upstream Cowsick Confluence (5 min)5 Aug 20235 Aug 20231
Crockern Tor (Sp)6 Jun 19963 Aug 20227
D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)22 Jul 200219 Sept 20082
Dunnabridge (Dip/wfd.op)*17 Sept 200717 Sept 20071

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 291 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
7.1 cm
Median
8 cm
Upper quarter
11.5 cm
Largest
14.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main West 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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