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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Birk Beck

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Birk Beck was 55 cm, recorded at Downstream Bretherdale Beck Nr Low Scales Farm on 16 July 1997.

Across 21 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 August 2013Scout Green, Birk Beck · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
55 cm
Median length
37 cm
Fish measured
21
Survey locations
5

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
55 cm16 Jul 1997Downstream Bretherdale Beck Nr Low Scales Farm112424
53 cm28 Aug 2002Steps72116
51 cm16 Jul 1997Downstream Bretherdale Beck Nr Low Scales Farm112424
51 cm21 Aug 1991Scout Green, Birk Beck114949
44 cm21 Aug 1991Greenholme114952
43.5 cm21 Aug 1991Steps114950
41 cm16 Jul 1997Steps112423
40.5 cm27 Aug 2013Scout Green, Birk Beck138542
39 cm16 Jul 1997Steps112423
38.5 cm21 Aug 1991Scout Green, Birk Beck114949

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
Scout Green, Birk Beck21 Aug 199127 Aug 20132
Steps21 Aug 199128 Aug 20023
Downstream Bretherdale Beck Nr Low Scales Farm16 Jul 199716 Jul 19971
Sheperds Bridge21 Aug 199121 Aug 19911
Greenholme8 Aug 198821 Aug 19914

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

1988–2013

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 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16.5 cm
Lower quarter
33 cm
Median
37 cm
Upper quarter
43.5 cm
Largest
55 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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