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Atlantic salmon in the River White Lyne

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 17.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River White Lyne was 17.8 cm, recorded at 2203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne on 17 August 2023.

Across 357 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 7.4 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 White Lyne.

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Most recent observation14 August 20252203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne · 35 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
17.8 cm
Median length
7.4 cm
Fish measured
357
Survey locations
7

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
17.8 cm17 Aug 20232203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne162974
17.2 cm17 Aug 20232203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne162974
15 cm3 Sept 20242203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne166868
14.9 cm17 Aug 20232203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne162974
14.9 cm29 Jul 20222203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne161918
14.9 cm2 Sept 20192203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne155350
14.8 cm14 Aug 20252203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne178428
14.8 cm17 Aug 20232203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne162974
14 cm14 Aug 20252203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne178428
14 cm14 Aug 20252203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne178428

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
2203.95 DS Murrayholme, White Lyne21 Aug 201314 Aug 202512
2215.00 Bothrigg Burn, Rawney17 Jul 200612 Aug 20213
2201.00 Near the Flatt, White Lyne18 Sept 200612 Aug 20213
2214.00 Bothrigg Burn, Near Underwood17 Jul 200617 Aug 20122
2203.00 Murrayholme, White Lyne9 Aug 200214 Aug 201210
2208.00 Nr Gibstown, River Lyne18 Sept 200618 Sept 20061
2207.00 White Lyne, PTC Black Lyne18 Sept 200618 Sept 20061

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

2002–2025

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 357 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
6.5 cm
Median
7.4 cm
Upper quarter
10.6 cm
Largest
17.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River White Lyne

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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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