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Atlantic salmon in the River Stock Ghyll

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 12.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stock Ghyll was 12.8 cm, recorded at 343.00 Police Station on 3 July 2025.

Across 8 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 Stock Ghyll.

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Most recent observation3 July 2025343.00 Police Station · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
12.8 cm
Median length
7.5 cm
Fish measured
8
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
12.8 cm3 Jul 2025343.00 Police Station178115
9.8 cm10 Jul 2019343.00 Police Station155331
8 cm13 Aug 2024343.01 DS Police Station CPUE166296
7.8 cm13 Aug 2024343.01 DS Police Station CPUE166296
7.1 cm10 Jul 2019343.00 Police Station155331
6.9 cm10 Jul 2019343.00 Police Station155331
6.8 cm10 Jul 2019343.00 Police Station155331
6.7 cm10 Jul 2019343.00 Police Station155331

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
343.00 Police Station11 Aug 20093 Jul 20254
343.01 DS Police Station CPUE13 Aug 202413 Aug 20241

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

2009–2025

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.7 cm
Lower quarter
6.9 cm
Median
7.5 cm
Upper quarter
8.5 cm
Largest
12.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stock Ghyll

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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