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Atlantic salmon in the Walla Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.1 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Walla Brook was 14.1 cm, recorded at Babeny Stables (Sp) on 14 August 2024.

Across 315 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 5.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 August 2024Babeny Stables (Sp) · 11 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.1 cm
Median length
5.5 cm
Fish measured
315
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
14.1 cm14 Aug 2024Babeny Stables (Sp)167030
13.9 cm8 Jul 2009Runnage (Te)117720
12.8 cm14 Aug 2024Babeny Stables (Sp)167030
12.5 cm3 Jul 2008Runnage (Te)111670
12.2 cm29 Jul 2019Babeny Stables (Sp)154945
12.1 cm25 Jun 2010Runnage (Te)123337
11.9 cm10 Jul 2018Babeny Stables (Sp)153001
11.9 cm14 Jul 2014Runnage (Te)141691
11.8 cm29 Jul 2019Babeny Stables (Sp)154945
11.7 cm25 Jul 2007Runnage (Te)106735

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
Babeny Stables (Sp)10 Jul 201814 Aug 20244
Runnage (Te)10 Jun 199614 Jul 201412

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 315 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.4 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
5.5 cm
Upper quarter
6.9 cm
Largest
14.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Walla Brook

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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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