European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Epney Rhyne

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Epney Rhyne was 56 cm, recorded at Moreton Valence on 22 May 2012.

Across 137 measured european eel, the median measured length was 14.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 June 2024Moreton Valence · 10 fish

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm
Median length: 14.6 cm
Fish measured: 137
Survey locations: 3

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
56 cm	22 May 2012	Moreton Valence	131553
44.5 cm	17 May 2016	The Shielings	148032
43.2 cm	22 May 2012	Standish Court Farm	131580
31 cm	14 May 2009	Moreton Valence	117275
30 cm	17 May 2016	Moreton Valence	148099
29.5 cm	17 May 2016	Moreton Valence	148099
29 cm	6 Jun 2024	Moreton Valence	165386
29 cm	14 Jun 2022	Moreton Valence	161050
29 cm	14 May 2009	Moreton Valence	117275
28 cm	22 May 2012	The Shielings	131583

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
Moreton Valence	14 May 2009	6 Jun 2024	7
The Shielings	22 May 2012	17 May 2016	2
Standish Court Farm	22 May 2012	22 May 2012	1

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

2009–2024

Survey records by year

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

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312

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216

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 137 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 9.3 cm
Median: 14.6 cm
Upper quarter: 22.4 cm
Largest: 56 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 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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