European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Fodder Dyke

Largest measured european eel: 45.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Fodder Dyke was 45.5 cm, recorded at Orchard House Entrance on 27 September 2016.

This is the only individual european eel length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation27 September 2016Orchard House Entrance · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 45.5 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 4
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
45.5 cm	27 Sept 2016	Orchard House Entrance	149992

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
Orchard House Entrance	27 Sept 2016	27 Sept 2016	1
Hobhole Junction Upstream	23 Aug 1990	27 Jun 1996	2
Risdale Farm	22 Jun 1993	22 Jun 1993	1

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

1990–2016

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 45.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Fodder Dyke

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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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