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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Dittisham Mill Stream

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Dittisham Mill Stream was 45 cm, recorded at Longacre (Sp) on 3 July 2008.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation18 June 2014Longacre (Sp) · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
45 cm
Median length
28.5 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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
45 cm3 Jul 2008Longacre (Sp)111672
35 cm3 Jul 2008Longacre (Sp)111672
32 cm18 Jun 2014Longacre (Sp)141419
25 cm3 Jul 2008Longacre (Sp)111672
24 cm18 Jun 2014Longacre (Sp)141419
17.5 cm18 Jun 2014Longacre (Sp)141419

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
Longacre (Sp)20 May 199618 Jun 20145

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

1996–2014

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
17.5 cm
Lower quarter
24.3 cm
Median
28.5 cm
Upper quarter
34.3 cm
Largest
45 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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