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Atlantic salmon in the River Ouse

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 90 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse was 90 cm, recorded at Naburn Weir (single anode) on 11 July 2016.

Across 67 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 75.4 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 Ouse.

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Most recent observation22 June 2026Naburn Weir (single anode) · 13 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
90 cm
Median length
75.4 cm
Fish measured
67
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
90 cm11 Jul 2016Naburn Weir (single anode)148532
86.9 cm17 Jul 2017Naburn Weir (single anode)150966
86.5 cm28 Jun 2013Naburn Weir (single anode)136784
86.5 cm21 Jul 2000Naburn Weir (single anode)107550
85.3 cm28 Jun 2013Naburn Weir (single anode)136784
84 cm12 Jul 2004Naburn Weir (single anode)80935
83 cm25 Jun 2019Linton-on-Ouse, below weir (single anode)154650
83 cm10 Jul 2015Naburn Weir (single anode)145488
82.2 cm28 Jun 2013Naburn Weir (single anode)136784
82 cm21 Jul 2000Naburn Weir (gill net)107516

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
Naburn Weir (single anode)23 Jul 199922 Jun 202617
Linton-on-Ouse, below weir (single anode)25 Jun 20103 Jul 20258
Naburn Weir (gill net)21 Jul 200021 Jul 20001
Naburn Weir (boom boat site)23 Jul 199923 Jul 19991

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

1999–2026

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 67 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.1 cm
Lower quarter
70.9 cm
Median
75.4 cm
Upper quarter
78.6 cm
Largest
90 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ouse

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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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