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Atlantic salmon in the Youlden Brook

Largest measured atlantic salmon: 15.8 cm

The largest atlantic salmon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Youlden Brook was 15.8 cm, recorded at Youlden on 23 June 2017.

Across 678 measured atlantic salmon, the median measured length was 9.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation25 June 2025Youlden · 21 fish
Largest measured atlantic salmon
15.8 cm
Median length
9.2 cm
Fish measured
678
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
15.8 cm23 Jun 2017Youlden150732
15.3 cm25 Jun 2015Youlden145150
14.9 cm25 Jun 2025Youlden177041
14.9 cm20 Jun 2019Youlden155120
14.6 cm25 Jun 2015Youlden145150
14.5 cm26 Jun 2013Youlden136764
14.4 cm23 Jun 2023Youlden162586
14.4 cm20 Jun 2019Youlden155120
14.3 cm20 Jun 2019Youlden155120
14.3 cm20 Jun 2019Youlden155120

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
Youlden26 Feb 198325 Jun 202520

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 678 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
9.2 cm
Upper quarter
10.4 cm
Largest
15.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Youlden Brook

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

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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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