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Atlantic salmon in the River R. Skell

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.7 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R. Skell was 15.7 cm, recorded at Borrage Green Lane on 7 September 2022.

Across 35 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 12 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 R. Skell.

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Most recent observation7 June 2024River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass) · 8 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.7 cm
Median length
12 cm
Fish measured
35
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
15.7 cm7 Sept 2022Borrage Green Lane161362
15.1 cm7 Sept 2022Borrage Green Lane161362
14.6 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)137924
14.2 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)137924
14.1 cm7 Sept 2022Borrage Green Lane161362
13.8 cm3 Sept 2019River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)155583
13.7 cm6 Sept 2022River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)161601
13.5 cm7 Sept 2022downstream Alma Bridge161363
13.5 cm20 Jun 2012River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)134761
13.3 cm7 Sept 2022downstream Alma Bridge161363

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
River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)20 Jun 20127 Jun 20245
downstream Alma Bridge7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221
Borrage Green Lane7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221

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

2012–2024

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 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.1 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
12 cm
Upper quarter
13.4 cm
Largest
15.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River R. Skell

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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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