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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Barbon Beck

Largest measured european eel: 60.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Barbon Beck was 60.5 cm, recorded at Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck on 16 July 2007.

Across 83 measured european eel, the median measured length was 30 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 6.2 oz (0.175 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.7 oz (0.19 kg).

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

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Most recent observation6 July 2023Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
60.5 cm
Median length
30 cm
Fish measured
83
Survey locations
7

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured european eel

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
60.5 cm16 Jul 2007Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck105985
60.5 cm16 Jul 2007Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck105985
50 cm16 Jul 2007Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck105985
50 cm16 Jul 2007Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck105985
50 cm21 Sept 2006Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck101435
47.5 cm24 Jul 1991d/s footbridge below A683115125
47 cm27 Sept 2004Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck82855
45 cm19 Jul 2021Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck159989
45 cm17 Jul 2002Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck72071
45 cm24 Jul 1991d/s footbridge below A683115125

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

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Where european eel were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one european eel 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 european eel
Downstream A683 Bridge, Barbon Beck15 Jul 19886 Jul 202320
Cattle Barrier, Barbon Beck24 Jul 199118 Aug 20165
Barbon Beck Upstream Hodge Bridge A6831 Aug 20161 Aug 20161
Barbon Beck PTC Lune1 Aug 20161 Aug 20161
250 Metres Downstream Beckfoot Farm1 Aug 20161 Aug 20161
Three Gills26 Jul 199126 Jul 19911
d/s footbridge below A68324 Jul 199124 Jul 19911

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

1988–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 83 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11 cm
Lower quarter
23 cm
Median
30 cm
Upper quarter
39.3 cm
Largest
60.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
5.6 oz (0.16 kg)
Lower quarter
5.9 oz (0.1675 kg)
Median
6.2 oz (0.175 kg)
Upper quarter
6.4 oz (0.1825 kg)
Heaviest
6.7 oz (0.19 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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