European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Ea Beck

Largest measured european eel: 48 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ea Beck was 48 cm, recorded at Tilts Hill Bridge (A19) on 4 July 2012.

Across 16 measured european eel, the median measured length was 35.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2012Tilts Hill Bridge (A19) · 9 fish

Largest measured european eel: 48 cm
Median length: 35.5 cm
Fish measured: 16
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
48 cm	4 Jul 2012	Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	133184
47 cm	20 Jun 2005	Thorpe Marsh	84986
45 cm	4 Jul 2012	Thorpe Marsh	133182
40 cm	4 Jul 2012	Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	133184
40 cm	4 Jul 2012	Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	133184
37.5 cm	4 Jul 2012	Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	133184
36 cm	4 Jul 2012	Thorpe Marsh	133182
35.6 cm	4 Jul 2012	Thorpe Marsh	133182
35.5 cm	4 Jul 2012	Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	133184
35.5 cm	20 Jun 2005	Thorpe Marsh	84986

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Tilts Hill Bridge (A19)	4 Jul 2012	4 Jul 2012	1
Thorpe Marsh	1 Aug 1988	4 Jul 2012	6
Stubbs Bridge	1 Jul 1995	1 Jul 1995	1
Adwick B1220 road bridge	1 Aug 1988	19 May 1992	3

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

1988–2012

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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090

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195

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105

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212

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26 cm
Lower quarter: 34.5 cm
Median: 35.6 cm
Upper quarter: 40 cm
Largest: 48 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

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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