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Atlantic salmon in the River Roeburn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.7 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Roeburn was 15.7 cm, recorded at Wray at Mole End Cottage on 26 July 2013.

Across 249 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.2 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 Roeburn.

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Most recent observation13 August 2025Wray at Mole End Cottage · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.7 cm
Median length
7.2 cm
Fish measured
249
Survey locations
2

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 cm26 Jul 2013Wray at Mole End Cottage137650
15.2 cm13 Aug 2025Wray at Mole End Cottage177909
15 cm8 Aug 2007Wray at Mole End Cottage106263
15 cm11 Sept 1991Wray at Mole End Cottage115230
15 cm11 Sept 1991Wray at Mole End Cottage115230
15 cm11 Sept 1991Wray at Mole End Cottage115230
15 cm11 Sept 1991Wray at Mole End Cottage115230
14.8 cm8 Aug 2007Wray at Mole End Cottage106263
14.5 cm11 Sept 1991Wray at Mole End Cottage115230
14.1 cm26 Jul 2013Wray at Mole End Cottage137650

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
Wray at Mole End Cottage13 Jul 198113 Aug 202512
Winder Wood28 Jul 198318 Aug 19862

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 249 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
6.5 cm
Median
7.2 cm
Upper quarter
11.2 cm
Largest
15.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Roeburn

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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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