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Atlantic salmon in the Waskerley Beck

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 13.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Waskerley Beck was 13.8 cm, recorded at Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park on 4 October 2023.

Across 397 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation18 August 2025Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park · 128 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
13.8 cm
Median length
8 cm
Fish measured
397
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
13.8 cm4 Oct 2023Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park164370
13.2 cm30 Aug 2013Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park138277
13 cm3 Sept 2007Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park107564
13 cm28 Sept 2003Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park77722
12.8 cm4 Oct 2023Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park164370
12.8 cm30 Aug 2013Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park138277
12.7 cm4 Oct 2023Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park164370
12.5 cm18 Aug 2025Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park178373
12.4 cm18 Aug 2025Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park178373
12.4 cm18 Aug 2025Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park178373

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Waskerley Beck at Demesne Park28 Sept 200318 Aug 20256
Waskerley Beck at Bishop Oak28 Sept 20034 Oct 20232

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

2003–2025

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 397 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
5.7 cm
Median
8 cm
Upper quarter
9.9 cm
Largest
13.8 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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