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Atlantic salmon in the River Tern

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.3 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tern was 14.3 cm, recorded at Attingham Park on 24 April 2008.

Across 19 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.6 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 Tern.

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Most recent observation16 May 2018Attingham Park · 2 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.3 cm
Median length
9.6 cm
Fish measured
19
Survey locations
1

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
14.3 cm24 Apr 2008Attingham Park111048
12.3 cm15 Jun 2005Attingham Park84984
12.1 cm15 Jun 2005Attingham Park84984
11.1 cm15 Jun 2005Attingham Park84984
11 cm15 Jun 2005Attingham Park84984
10.3 cm15 Jun 2005Attingham Park84984
10.2 cm27 Apr 2010Attingham Park121584
10.2 cm5 May 2009Attingham Park117215
9.8 cm27 Apr 2010Attingham Park121584
9.6 cm16 May 2018Attingham Park152544

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
Attingham Park17 Apr 200216 May 20189

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

2002–2018

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 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.4 cm
Lower quarter
8.8 cm
Median
9.6 cm
Upper quarter
10.7 cm
Largest
14.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tern

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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