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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Chirdon Burn

Largest measured european eel: 70 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Chirdon Burn was 70 cm, recorded at Chirdon Burn (CHGD) on 1 July 2026.

Across 9 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 Chirdon Burn.

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Most recent observation1 July 2026Chirdon Burn (CHGD) · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
70 cm
Median length
32 cm
Fish measured
9
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
70 cm1 Jul 2026Chirdon Burn (CHGD)182080
49.5 cm5 Aug 2014Shepherds Burn142093
38 cm4 Sept 2024Chirdon Burn (CHGD)168744
36 cm15 Jul 2019Chirdon Burn (CHGD)154782
32 cm21 Jul 2017Chirdon Burn (CHGD)150999
25 cm5 Aug 2014Chirdon Burn (CHGD)142096
23 cm1 Jul 2026Chirdon Burn (CHGD)182080
18 cm1 Jul 2026Chirdon Burn (CHGD)182080
16 cm1 Jul 2026Chirdon Burn (CHGD)182080

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
Chirdon Burn (CHGD)31 Aug 19931 Jul 20268
Shepherds Burn5 Aug 20145 Aug 20141
Chirdon Burn at Cadger Ford31 Aug 199331 Aug 19931

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

1993–2026

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16 cm
Lower quarter
23 cm
Median
32 cm
Upper quarter
38 cm
Largest
70 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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