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Atlantic salmon in the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.1 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys was 15.1 cm, recorded at River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass on 6 June 2018.

Across 367 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.5 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 Ouse/Ure eel surveys.

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Most recent observation16 June 2026Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge · 27 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.1 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
367
Survey locations
3

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
15.1 cm6 Jun 2018River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass152639
14.5 cm7 Jun 2024Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge165174
14.2 cm2 Jun 2014River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass141568
14 cm7 Jun 2024Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge165174
13.9 cm6 Jun 2016River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass148189
13.8 cm5 Jun 2018River Tutt at St Helena's Weir152640
13.7 cm4 Jun 2026River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass181554
13.7 cm6 Sept 2022River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass161361
13.5 cm2 Jun 2014River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass141568
13.4 cm16 Jun 2026Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge181795

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
Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge10 Jun 201016 Jun 20268
River Tutt at St Helena's Weir5 Jun 20184 Jun 20262
River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass2 Jun 20144 Jun 20266

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

2010–2026

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 367 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
8.4 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
10.6 cm
Largest
15.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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