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Atlantic salmon in the River South Teign

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.1 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River South Teign was 14.1 cm, recorded at Leigh Bridge (Te) on 17 August 2023.

Across 496 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.6 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 South Teign.

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Most recent observation7 August 2025Leigh Bridge (Te) · 30 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.1 cm
Median length
5.6 cm
Fish measured
496
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
14.1 cm17 Aug 2023Leigh Bridge (Te)164010
14.1 cm17 Aug 2023Leigh Bridge (Te)164010
13.5 cm20 Aug 2015Leigh Bridge (Te)145989
13.2 cm14 Aug 2017Leigh Bridge (Te)151364
12.9 cm25 Jul 2008Leigh Bridge (Te)112063
12.6 cm5 Jul 2011Leigh Bridge (Te)126831
12.5 cm29 Jul 2014Leigh Bridge (Te)141932
12.3 cm29 Jul 2014Leigh Bridge (Te)141932
12.1 cm19 Jul 2013Leigh Bridge (Te)137268
12 cm20 Aug 2015Leigh Bridge (Te)145989

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
Leigh Bridge (Te)9 Jul 19967 Aug 202519
Frenchbeer (project)*7 Aug 20037 Aug 20031

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

1996–2025

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 496 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.5 cm
Median
5.6 cm
Upper quarter
9.2 cm
Largest
14.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River South Teign

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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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