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Atlantic salmon in the Willsworthy Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 14.4 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Willsworthy Brook was 14.4 cm, recorded at Willsworthy on 27 August 2009.

Across 198 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation18 July 2025Willsworthy · 5 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
14.4 cm
Median length
9 cm
Fish measured
198
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
14.4 cm27 Aug 2009Willsworthy118813
13.7 cm28 Jun 2005Willsworthy85088
13.6 cm12 Jun 2007Willsworthy105938
13.5 cm28 Jun 2005Willsworthy85088
13.2 cm26 Jun 2013Willsworthy136760
13.2 cm25 Jun 2008Willsworthy111458
13.1 cm15 Jul 2010Willsworthy123681
13.1 cm10 Jul 2006Willsworthy100532
13.1 cm10 Jul 2006Willsworthy100532
13 cm12 Jun 2007Willsworthy105938

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
Willsworthy20 Jul 198318 Jul 202516

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

1983–2025

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 198 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
4.7 cm
Median
9 cm
Upper quarter
10.8 cm
Largest
14.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Willsworthy Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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