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Atlantic salmon in the River West Lew

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 16.5 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River West Lew was 16.5 cm, recorded at Crowden (Sp) on 7 August 2024.

Across 3 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.4 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 West Lew.

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Most recent observation7 August 2024Crowden (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
16.5 cm
Median length
5.4 cm
Fish measured
3
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
16.5 cm7 Aug 2024Crowden (Sp)167593
5.4 cm15 Jul 2011Crowden (Sp)126979
5 cm15 Jul 2011Crowden (Sp)126979

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
Crowden (Sp)4 Aug 19977 Aug 20245

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

1997–2024

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
5.2 cm
Median
5.4 cm
Upper quarter
11 cm
Largest
16.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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