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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Clifford Water

Largest measured european eel: 44.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Clifford Water was 44.4 cm, recorded at Clifford Bridge (Sp) on 6 July 2017.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation23 July 2024Biteford Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
44.4 cm
Median length
32.1 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
2

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
44.4 cm6 Jul 2017Clifford Bridge (Sp)150824
38 cm6 Jul 2017Clifford Bridge (Sp)150824
26.2 cm23 Jul 2024Biteford Bridge (Sp)166351
14.7 cm17 Jul 2017Biteford Bridge (Sp)150974

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Biteford Bridge (Sp)24 Jul 199823 Jul 20243
Clifford Bridge (Sp)27 Jul 19986 Jul 20172

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

1998–2024

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14.7 cm
Lower quarter
23.3 cm
Median
32.1 cm
Upper quarter
39.6 cm
Largest
44.4 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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