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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Frith Bank Drain

Largest measured european eel: 78.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Frith Bank Drain was 78.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Antons Gowt Lock on 4 July 2013.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 54.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2013Downstream Antons Gowt Lock · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
78.5 cm
Median length
54.5 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
2

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
78.5 cm4 Jul 2013Downstream Antons Gowt Lock138631
63.5 cm29 Jul 2011Cowbridge127673
45.5 cm4 Jul 2013Downstream Antons Gowt Lock138631
39.5 cm2 Jul 2013Cowbridge138613

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
Downstream Antons Gowt Lock4 May 19934 Jul 20134
Cowbridge7 Jun 19932 Jul 20134

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

1993–2013

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
39.5 cm
Lower quarter
44 cm
Median
54.5 cm
Upper quarter
67.3 cm
Largest
78.5 cm

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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