European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Elstow Brook

Largest measured european eel: 91.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Elstow Brook was 91.2 cm, recorded at Elstow Moor on 3 September 2014.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 european eel. The median was 1.7 oz (0.047 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.1 oz (0.116 kg).

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

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Most recent observation3 September 2014Elstow Moor · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 91.2 cm
Median length: 32.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 5

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
91.2 cm	3 Sept 2014	Elstow Moor	142513
40 cm	7 Aug 2002	Manor Farm Harrowden	73131
35 cm	6 May 2003	Willington	75902
30 cm	7 Aug 2002	Manor Farm Harrowden	73131
27.8 cm	1 Aug 2013	Willington	137666
24.3 cm	1 Aug 2013	Willington	137666

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
Elstow Moor	3 Sept 2014	3 Sept 2014	1
Willington	21 Jul 1989	1 Aug 2013	4
Manor Farm Harrowden	7 Aug 2002	7 Aug 2002	1
Cardington	18 Jul 1989	3 Jul 1998	3
Harrowden	17 Jul 1989	1 Jul 1998	2

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

1989–2014

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 24.3 cm
Lower quarter: 28.4 cm
Median: 32.5 cm
Upper quarter: 38.8 cm
Largest: 91.2 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Median: 1.7 oz (0.047 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.7 oz (0.076 kg)
Heaviest: 4.1 oz (0.116 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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