RiverFish

Atlantic salmon · Salmo salar

Atlantic salmon in the River Perry

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Perry was 16.5 cm, recorded at Frankbrook (new) on 4 July 2022.

Across 393 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.3 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 Perry.

See atlantic salmon records across England →

Most recent observation4 July 2022Fitz 100m d/s road bridge · 29 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
16.5 cm
Median length
9.3 cm
Fish measured
393
Survey locations
6

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
16.5 cm4 Jul 2022Frankbrook (new)161173
15.9 cm9 Apr 2003Mytton76021
15.3 cm9 Apr 2003Mytton76021
15.2 cm9 Apr 2003Mytton76021
15 cm14 Jul 2021Fitz 100m d/s road bridge160045
14.9 cm1 Aug 2019Fitz 100m d/s road bridge155151
14.9 cm1 Aug 2019Fitz 100m d/s road bridge155151
14.9 cm10 Apr 2003Milford75961
14.5 cm4 Jul 2022Fitz 100m d/s road bridge161185
14.5 cm4 Jul 2022Fitz 100m d/s road bridge161185

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
Frankbrook (new)12 May 20084 Jul 20222
Fitz 100m d/s road bridge1 Aug 20194 Jul 20223
Fitz14 Jun 200510 May 20104
Milford10 Apr 200312 May 20093
Wyke10 Apr 200310 Apr 20031
Mytton4 Jun 19919 Apr 20032

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

1991–2022

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 393 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
9.3 cm
Upper quarter
12.3 cm
Largest
16.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Perry

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

Brown / sea trout Bullhead Minnow Grayling Stone loach European eel

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →