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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cam Beck

Largest measured european eel: 37.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cam Beck was 37.5 cm, recorded at 1288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck on 15 July 2005.

Across 65 measured european eel, the median measured length was 22.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 July 20241288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck · 6 fish
Largest measured european eel
37.5 cm
Median length
22.5 cm
Fish measured
65
Survey locations
4

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
37.5 cm15 Jul 20051288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck87614
35 cm8 Jul 20241288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck165752
34 cm8 Jul 20241288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck165752
33 cm28 Sept 20111287.00 Parkgate Cottages, Cam Beck128237
32.5 cm16 Sept 20051293.00 Beck Farm, Cam Beck87660
32.5 cm16 Sept 20051293.00 Beck Farm, Cam Beck87660
32.5 cm15 Jul 20051288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck87614
32.5 cm15 Jul 20051288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck87614
30 cm28 Sept 20111291.00 Gillbank, Cam Beck128745
27.5 cm16 Sept 20051293.00 Beck Farm, Cam Beck87660

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
1288.02 Kirkcambeck, Cam Beck15 Jul 20058 Jul 20243
1293.00 Beck Farm, Cam Beck16 Sept 200510 Jul 20183
1291.00 Gillbank, Cam Beck28 Sept 201128 Sept 20111
1287.00 Parkgate Cottages, Cam Beck28 Sept 201128 Sept 20111

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

2005–2024

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 65 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10 cm
Lower quarter
17.5 cm
Median
22.5 cm
Upper quarter
27.5 cm
Largest
37.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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