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Atlantic salmon in the River Petteril

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Petteril was 13.8 cm, recorded at 1321.95 River Petteril - Stoneyholme Golf Course on 22 August 1980.

Across 21 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 11.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 2.4 oz (0.069 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Petteril.

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Most recent observation13 May 20261320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park · 6 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.8 cm
Median length
11.2 cm
Fish measured
21
Survey locations
8

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
13.8 cm22 Aug 19801321.95 River Petteril - Stoneyholme Golf Course122766
12.4 cm30 May 20191320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park154841
12.1 cm30 May 20191320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park154841
11.8 cm30 May 20191320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park154841
11.7 cm23 May 20221320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park160952
11.6 cm13 May 20261320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park181336
11.6 cm23 May 20221320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park160952
11.4 cm7 May 20251320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park176600
11.4 cm23 May 20221320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park160952
11.2 cm30 May 20191320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park154841

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
1320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park1 Apr 200913 May 202611
1320.50 400 yrd DS footbridge, Melbourne Park19 Jul 20054 Jul 20184
1318.00 Golden Fleece, River Petteril19 Jul 200513 Jul 20112
1314.00 Southwaite, River Petteril13 Jul 201113 Jul 20111
1305.00 Newton Reigny, River Petteril7 Jul 20117 Jul 20111
1320.30 Melbourne Park DS fish pass26 Mar 200324 Apr 20085
1321.50 Behind Carlisle Utd Ground29 Mar 200429 Mar 20041
1321.95 River Petteril - Stoneyholme Golf Course22 Aug 198022 Aug 19801

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

1980–2026

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 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.3 cm
Median
11.2 cm
Upper quarter
11.6 cm
Largest
13.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
2.4 oz (0.069 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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