European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Barlings Eau

Largest measured european eel: 78 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Barlings Eau was 78 cm, recorded at Langworth Bridge on 7 August 2006.

Across 390 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 european eel. The median was 8.8 oz (0.25 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 5.9 oz (0.62 kg).

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

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Most recent observation28 July 2023Langworth Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 78 cm
Median length: 37.5 cm
Fish measured: 390
Survey locations: 9

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
78 cm	7 Aug 2006	Langworth Bridge	100519
75 cm	24 Jul 2009	Langworth Bridge	118044
65.5 cm	16 Jul 2008	Langworth Bridge	111928
65.5 cm	16 Jul 2008	Langworth Bridge	111928
65 cm	11 Sept 2013	Langworth Bridge	138754
65 cm	11 Sept 2013	Langworth Bridge	138754
65 cm	16 Jul 2008	Langworth Bridge	111928
64 cm	24 Jul 2009	Langworth Bridge	118044
63.5 cm	6 Jul 2010	Langworth Bridge	123605
63.5 cm	16 Jul 2008	Langworth Bridge	111928

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Langworth Bridge	14 Aug 1985	28 Jul 2023	15
Hardy Gang Wood	17 Sept 2014	2 Jun 2023	2
Reasby Ford	14 Aug 1985	16 Sept 2014	8
Scothern R/B	11 Sept 2013	11 Sept 2013	1
Newball Wood	1 Aug 1985	17 Jul 2008	7
Barlings Abbey	13 Aug 1985	17 Jul 2008	7
Short Ferry (Barlings)	10 Jun 1985	14 Jun 1994	3
Torrington Road Bridge	13 Oct 1985	13 Oct 1985	1
Downstream Claybridge	13 Oct 1985	13 Oct 1985	1

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

1985–2023

Survey records by year

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

785

086

087

388

089

090

391

092

093

594

095

096

097

498

099

200

001

002

003

004

305

206

207

308

109

110

011

012

313

314

015

016

117

018

019

020

021

022

223

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 390 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 28.5 cm
Median: 37.5 cm
Upper quarter: 46.5 cm
Largest: 78 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

107

400–499 mm

106

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)
Lower quarter: 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)
Median: 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)
Upper quarter: 12.1 oz (0.3425 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 5.9 oz (0.62 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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