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Atlantic salmon in the River Webburn

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Webburn was 15.5 cm, recorded at Mistresses Piece (Sp) on 21 August 2024.

Across 177 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 Webburn.

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Most recent observation21 August 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp) · 15 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.5 cm
Median length
7.5 cm
Fish measured
177
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
15.5 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
14.3 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
14.3 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
14 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
13.9 cm4 Aug 2014Mistresses Piece (Sp)142068
13.8 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
13.8 cm22 Jul 2015Mistresses Piece (Sp)145535
13.7 cm4 Aug 2014Mistresses Piece (Sp)142068
13.6 cm4 Aug 2014Mistresses Piece (Sp)142068
13.5 cm29 Jul 2016Mistresses Piece (Sp)148719

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
Mistresses Piece (Sp)24 Jun 199621 Aug 20249

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

1996–2024

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 177 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
5.9 cm
Median
7.5 cm
Upper quarter
11 cm
Largest
15.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Webburn

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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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