European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the East Glen

Largest measured european eel: 62.1 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the East Glen was 62.1 cm, recorded at Braceborough on 27 May 2010.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 44.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 european eel. The median was 10.3 oz (0.293 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 9.7 oz (0.729 kg).

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

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Most recent observation27 May 2010Braceborough · 8 fish

Largest measured european eel: 62.1 cm
Median length: 44.4 cm
Fish measured: 8
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
62.1 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
60 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
57 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
46.3 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
42.4 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
36.6 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
29.2 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729
27.4 cm	27 May 2010	Braceborough	122729

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
Braceborough	1 May 1991	27 May 2010	4
Elsthorpe	2 May 1991	13 Jul 1999	3
Edenham	18 Mar 1994	13 Jul 1999	2
Manthorpe	8 Jul 1999	8 Jul 1999	1

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

1991–2010

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 27.4 cm
Lower quarter: 34.8 cm
Median: 44.4 cm
Upper quarter: 57.8 cm
Largest: 62.1 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.2 oz (0.034 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.2 oz (0.09 kg)
Median: 10.3 oz (0.293 kg)
Upper quarter: 13.8 oz (0.3908 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 9.7 oz (0.729 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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