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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Carbis Stream

Largest measured european eel: 34 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Carbis Stream was 34 cm, recorded at u/s Par River Confluence on 31 May 2006.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32 cm.

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

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Most recent observation19 August 2024Hallew · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
34 cm
Median length
32 cm
Fish measured
3
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
34 cm31 May 2006u/s Par River Confluence99765
32 cm31 May 2006u/s Molinnis Stream99756
19 cm19 Aug 2024Hallew167132

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
Hallew19 Aug 202419 Aug 20241
u/s Par River Confluence31 May 200631 May 20061
u/s Molinnis Stream31 May 200631 May 20061

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

2006–2024

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
19 cm
Lower quarter
25.5 cm
Median
32 cm
Upper quarter
33 cm
Largest
34 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Carbis Stream

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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