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Atlantic salmon in the River Ribble

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 95 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ribble was 95 cm, recorded at Waddow Weir on 14 May 2012.

Across 3,124 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 25 atlantic salmon. The median was 16 lb 8.6 oz (7.5 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 23 lb 0.8 oz (10.46 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 Ribble.

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Most recent observation23 July 2024Cragg Hill Farm · 8 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
95 cm
Median length
7.2 cm
Fish measured
3,124
Survey locations
29

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
95 cm14 May 2012Waddow Weir135029
94.5 cm11 May 2012Waddow Weir135025
94.5 cm14 Apr 2012Waddow Weir135021
94 cm12 Apr 2012Waddow Weir135017
93.5 cm13 May 2012Waddow Weir135028
90.5 cm11 May 2012Waddow Weir135025
90.5 cm27 Apr 2012Waddow Weir135022
89.5 cm12 Apr 2012Waddow Weir135017
88 cm12 Apr 2012Waddow Weir135017
87.5 cm11 May 2012Waddow Weir135025

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
Cragg Hill Farm29 Jul 199123 Jul 202419
Downstream B6480 Road Bridge At Settle14 May 201027 Jun 20248
Upstream Nappa Ford13 May 201026 Jun 20247
Paythorne Bridge24 Jun 200226 Jun 202416
Downstream Edisford Bridge6 Jul 201026 Jun 20247
West Bradford Bridge24 Jul 201424 Jun 20245
Upstream Stainforth Force19 Aug 199230 Aug 20193
Hollins Barn (aka New Hall farm)1 Sept 19921 Aug 201813
Upstream New Inn Bridge29 Jul 201429 Jul 20141
Swinden27 Aug 200324 Jul 20142
Helwith Fly Fishery20 Aug 200322 Jul 20142
Dale Mire Barn13 Aug 199217 Jul 20145
Locks Wier20 Aug 200311 Jul 20142
Waddow Weir12 Apr 201215 May 201210
Nr Taitlands Pool19 Aug 199225 Sept 20033
Nr Lodge Hall Farm24 Jul 199125 Sept 20032
Downstream Horton in Ribblesdale17 Sept 199825 Sept 20032
Downstream Giggleswick nr Brigholme Barn21 Aug 199229 Aug 20032
Arnford d/s of Wier27 Aug 200327 Aug 20031
Halton Bridge7 Sept 199819 Aug 20032
Stainforth Paper Mill17 Sept 199817 Sept 19981
Settle Junction Near Mearbeck21 Aug 199221 Aug 19921
Robinsons Pool u/s Locks Wier21 Aug 199221 Aug 19921
Near Anley House21 Aug 199221 Aug 19921
Upstream Helwith Bridge19 Aug 199219 Aug 19921
Sherwood House19 Aug 199219 Aug 19921
Upstream Horton in Ribblesdale18 Aug 199218 Aug 19921
Rowe Farm18 Aug 199218 Aug 19921
Downstream Cam Beck13 Aug 199213 Aug 19921

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

1991–2024

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 3,124 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3 cm
Lower quarter
6.1 cm
Median
7.2 cm
Upper quarter
9.6 cm
Largest
95 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 25 atlantic salmon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
6 lb 8.2 oz (2.96 kg)
Lower quarter
14 lb 8.1 oz (6.58 kg)
Median
16 lb 8.6 oz (7.5 kg)
Upper quarter
19 lb 15.9 oz (9.07 kg)
Heaviest
23 lb 0.8 oz (10.46 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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