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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Beeleigh Weir Elver Traps

Largest measured european eel: 32 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Beeleigh Weir Elver Traps was 32 cm, recorded at Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side on 19 May 2015.

Across 211 measured european eel, the median measured length was 14 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0.6 oz (0.0177 kg).

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

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Most recent observation21 October 2023Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Right Bank Side · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
32 cm
Median length
14 cm
Fish measured
211
Survey locations
3

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
32 cm19 May 2015Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169956
30 cm9 Aug 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169689
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Right Bank Side171380
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Right Bank Side171380
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169666
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169666
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169666
30 cm27 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169666
30 cm22 Jun 2012Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side169663
25 cm19 May 2020Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Right Bank Side172061

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
Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Right Bank Side20 Mar 200621 Oct 20231149
Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Left Bank Side29 Mar 200629 Aug 20231211
Beeleigh Weir Elver Trap Centre11 Apr 201325 Oct 2013106

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

2006–2023

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 211 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.6 cm
Lower quarter
12 cm
Median
14 cm
Upper quarter
17.5 cm
Largest
32 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
0.6 oz (0.0177 kg)

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

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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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