European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Bowderdale Beck

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bowderdale Beck was 50 cm, recorded at Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck on 30 August 1991.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 35 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3.5 oz (0.1 kg).

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

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Most recent observation17 July 2002Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm
Median length: 35 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 1

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
50 cm	30 Aug 1991	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	114926
36 cm	15 Jul 1997	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	112410
36 cm	30 Aug 1991	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	114926
34 cm	15 Jul 1997	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	112410
31 cm	15 Jul 1997	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	112410
26 cm	17 Jul 2002	Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	73097

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
Village Bridge, Bowderdale Beck	18 Jul 1988	17 Jul 2002	6

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

1988–2002

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26 cm
Lower quarter: 31.8 cm
Median: 35 cm
Upper quarter: 36 cm
Largest: 50 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

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: 3.5 oz (0.1 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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