European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Gaitle Burn

Largest measured european eel: 37.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Gaitle Burn was 37.5 cm, recorded at 2142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn on 1 April 2009.

Across 41 measured european eel, the median measured length was 22.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation20 May 20142142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 37.5 cm
Median length: 22.5 cm
Fish measured: 41
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
37.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn	117143
33 cm	25 May 2012	2142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn	131609
32.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	117126
32.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	117126
32.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	117126
32.5 cm	12 Apr 2005	2143.00 Netherby Estate, Gaitle/Beck Burn	84429
32.5 cm	12 Apr 2005	2143.00 Netherby Estate, Gaitle/Beck Burn	84429
27.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn	117143
27.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	117126
27.5 cm	1 Apr 2009	2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	117126

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
2142.50 DS Keepers Lodge, Back/Gaitle Burn	1 Apr 2009	20 May 2014	5
2144.20 Gaitle Low Bridge, Gaitle Burn	24 Apr 2008	25 May 2012	3
2142.60 Gapmoor Wood, Beck Burn	12 Apr 2005	1 Apr 2009	2
2144.00 Gaitle High Bridge, Gaitle Burn	12 Apr 2005	12 Apr 2005	1
2143.00 Netherby Estate, Gaitle/Beck Burn	12 Apr 2005	12 Apr 2005	1

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

2005–2014

Survey records by year

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

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108

309

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 41 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.5 cm
Lower quarter: 17.5 cm
Median: 22.5 cm
Upper quarter: 27.5 cm
Largest: 37.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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