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Atlantic salmon in the River Northern Burns

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.3 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Northern Burns was 14.3 cm, recorded at Waren Burn at Spindlestone on 5 September 2016.

Across 28 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6.2 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 Northern Burns.

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Most recent observation5 September 2016Waren Burn at Spindlestone · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.3 cm
Median length
6.2 cm
Fish measured
28
Survey locations
4

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
14.3 cm5 Sept 2016Waren Burn at Spindlestone149303
12.2 cm29 Aug 2015Belford Burn146240
10.4 cm30 Jul 2004South Low at Low Lynn83763
10 cm30 Jul 2004South Low at Low Lynn83763
10 cm30 Jul 2004South Low at Low Lynn83763
8.2 cm30 Jul 2004South Low at Low Lynn83763
8.1 cm30 Jul 2004South Low at Low Lynn83763
7.4 cm29 Aug 2015Belford Burn146240
7.4 cm29 Aug 2015Belford Burn146240
6.8 cm29 Aug 2015Belford Burn146240

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
Waren Burn at Spindlestone18 Jul 20105 Sept 20162
Belford Burn29 Aug 201529 Aug 20151
North Low at Bridge Mill farm.1 Aug 20091 Aug 20091
South Low at Low Lynn30 Jul 200430 Jul 20041

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

2004–2016

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 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
6.3 cm
Upper quarter
7.6 cm
Largest
14.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Northern Burns

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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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