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Atlantic salmon in the River Wansbeck

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.6 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wansbeck was 17.6 cm, recorded at River Wansbeck at East Mill on 24 July 2013.

Across 271 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 6.4 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 Wansbeck.

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Most recent observation22 June 2026River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
17.6 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
271
Survey locations
10

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
17.6 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at East Mill137365
16.1 cm16 Jun 2025River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones176972
16.1 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at East Mill137365
16 cm22 Jun 2026River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones181851
15.8 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones137363
15.5 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones137363
14 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at East Mill137365
13.8 cm3 Jul 2014River Wansbeck DS of A1141535
13.7 cm24 Jul 2013River Wansbeck at East Mill137365
13.5 cm3 Jul 2014River Wansbeck DS of A1141535

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
River Wansbeck at Bothel Castle Stepping Stones30 Aug 200122 Jun 202610
River Wansbeck at River Green Mill18 Jul 201316 Jun 20255
River Font at Mitford27 Jul 202116 Jun 20252
Hart Burn at Garden House14 Jul 202314 Jul 20231
River Wansbeck at Stanners2 Aug 200922 Jul 20153
River Wansbeck at East Mill24 Jul 201322 Jul 20153
River Wansbeck at Highford23 Jul 20133 Jul 20142
River Wansbeck DS of A122 Jul 20133 Jul 20142
River Wansbeck at Mill Farm22 Jul 201322 Jul 20131
River Wansbeck US of A122 Jul 201322 Jul 20131

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

2001–2026

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 271 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
5.8 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
7.4 cm
Largest
17.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wansbeck

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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