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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Fluxton Stream

Largest measured european eel: 35 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Fluxton Stream was 35 cm, recorded at Mount Stephen (Sp) on 2 June 2023.

Across 11 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24 cm.

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

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Most recent observation2 June 2023Mount Stephen (Sp) · 6 fish
Largest measured european eel
35 cm
Median length
24 cm
Fish measured
11
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
35 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596
30 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596
29 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596
26 cm1 Jun 2016Mount Stephen (Sp)148154
24 cm1 Jun 2016Mount Stephen (Sp)148154
24 cm1 Jun 2016Mount Stephen (Sp)148154
21 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596
20 cm18 May 2011Mount Stephen (Sp)126367
17 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596
17 cm2 Jun 2023Mount Stephen (Sp)162596

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Mount Stephen (Sp)25 Aug 19982 Jun 20235

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

1998–2023

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.5 cm
Lower quarter
18.5 cm
Median
24 cm
Upper quarter
27.5 cm
Largest
35 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Fluxton Stream

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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