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Atlantic salmon in the River Rawthey

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.1 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rawthey was 17.1 cm, recorded at Crookholme, River Rawthey on 17 August 2005.

Across 3,386 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.5 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 Rawthey.

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Most recent observation13 October 2025Roadbridge nr Sedbergh, River Rawthey · 26 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
17.1 cm
Median length
7.5 cm
Fish measured
3,386
Survey locations
13

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
17.1 cm17 Aug 2005Crookholme, River Rawthey86851
16.7 cm2 Oct 2002Crookholme, River Rawthey72196
16.1 cm17 Aug 2005Crookholme, River Rawthey86851
16 cm5 Aug 2010Crookholme, River Rawthey123327
15.7 cm10 Aug 2023Low Haygarth Farm, River Rawthey162927
15.4 cm10 Jul 2013Crookholme, River Rawthey137316
15 cm6 Nov 2007Roadbridge nr Sedbergh, River Rawthey108281
15 cm4 Sept 2002Stakes Dub75085
15 cm4 Sept 2002Narthwaite Farm75082
15 cm15 Aug 1991Rawthey Bridge (Bluecaster), River Rawthey115005

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
Roadbridge nr Sedbergh, River Rawthey2 Jul 198113 Oct 202513
Rawthey Bridge (Bluecaster), River Rawthey15 Aug 199113 Oct 20257
Low Haygarth Farm, River Rawthey2 Jul 198113 Oct 202514
Crookholme, River Rawthey22 Jul 198313 Oct 202523
Narthwaite Farm14 Aug 199124 Jul 20245
High Wardses14 Aug 199124 Jul 20243
Ingmire Stickle, River Rawthey2 Jul 198120 Sept 201610
Cautley Beck2 Jul 198416 Oct 20103
Stakes Dub2 Aug 19914 Sept 20023
Below Clowes Weir2 Aug 19912 Aug 19911
Abbot Holme d/s River Dee1 Aug 19911 Aug 19911
Burnt Mill6 Aug 198220 Jul 19906
Beckside2 Jul 19812 Jul 19811

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

1981–2025

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 3,386 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
7.5 cm
Upper quarter
10.8 cm
Largest
17.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Rawthey

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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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