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Atlantic salmon in the River MainTyne

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.4 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River MainTyne was 15.4 cm, recorded at River Tyne at Stocksfield on 16 October 2010.

Across 551 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.4 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 MainTyne.

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Most recent observation8 August 2025River Tyne At Corbridge · 5 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.4 cm
Median length
7.4 cm
Fish measured
551
Survey locations
16

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
15.4 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne at Stocksfield124704
15.1 cm13 Oct 2015River Tyne At Mickley147044
14.9 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne at Stocksfield124704
14.9 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne At Mickley124703
14.6 cm8 Aug 2025River Tyne At Corbridge177874
14.6 cm13 Oct 2015River Tyne At Mickley147044
14.6 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne At Mickley124703
14.6 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne At Mickley124703
14.5 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne At Mickley124703
14.5 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne At Mickley124703

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
River Tyne At Corbridge4 Jun 20038 Aug 20257
River Tyne at Ovingham2 Aug 20246 Aug 20252
River Tyne At Hagg Farm, Wylam2 Aug 20245 Aug 20252
Tyne at Bywell Road13 Oct 201513 Oct 20151
River Tyne At Mickley5 Jun 200313 Oct 20154
March Burn at Riding Mill28 Sept 200413 Oct 20153
Whittle Burn at Ovingham5 Aug 20026 Sept 20125
River Tyne at Stocksfield3 Aug 200516 Oct 20102
River Tyne at Prudhoe9 Oct 20089 Oct 20081
River Tyne at Hexham Bridge3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051
River Tyne at Hagg Bank3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051
River Tyne at Mickley (c)3 Jun 20053 Jun 20051
River Tyne at Hagg Farm (c)2 Jun 20052 Jun 20051
River Tyne at Corbridge (c)2 Jun 20052 Jun 20051
River Tyne At Styford Hall5 Jun 20035 Jun 20031
River Tyne At Bywell4 Jun 20034 Jun 20031

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

2002–2025

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 551 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
6.2 cm
Median
7.4 cm
Upper quarter
10.9 cm
Largest
15.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River MainTyne

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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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