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Atlantic salmon in the Sturcombe River

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 12.2 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Sturcombe River was 12.2 cm, recorded at Creacombe (Sp) on 31 July 2012.

Across 2 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Sturcombe River.

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Most recent observation14 August 2018Creacombe (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
12.2 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
2
Survey locations
2

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
12.2 cm31 Jul 2012Creacombe (Sp)132547
12 cm14 Aug 2018Creacombe (Sp)153260

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
Creacombe (Sp)2 Aug 199614 Aug 20185
Crowd Hole (Sp)*2 Aug 19965 Aug 19992

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

1996–2018

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
12.1 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
12.2 cm
Largest
12.2 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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