European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Gover Stream

Largest measured european eel: 36 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Gover Stream was 36 cm, recorded at Turnavean on 3 June 2025.

Across 22 measured european eel, the median measured length was 27.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation3 June 2025Turnavean · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 36 cm
Median length: 27.8 cm
Fish measured: 22
Survey locations: 4

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
36 cm	3 Jun 2025	Turnavean	176810
35 cm	3 Jun 2025	Turnavean	176810
35 cm	14 Jun 2018	Turnavean	153039
34.5 cm	2 Oct 2002	Upstream Catchpit	72805
32.5 cm	17 Sept 2009	Turnavean	120761
32 cm	2 Oct 2002	Old Chapel Guest House	72808
31 cm	2 Jul 2012	Turnavean	131674
30 cm	14 Jun 2018	Turnavean	153039
30 cm	2 Jul 2012	Turnavean	131674
29.5 cm	17 Sept 2009	Turnavean	120761

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
Turnavean	19 Sept 2006	3 Jun 2025	5
Old Chapel Guest House	2 Oct 2002	19 Sept 2006	2
Upstream Catchpit	2 Oct 2002	2 Oct 2002	1
Downstream Catchpit	2 Oct 2002	2 Oct 2002	1

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

2002–2025

Survey records by year

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

302

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005

206

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109

010

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112

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118

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13 cm
Lower quarter: 22.6 cm
Median: 27.8 cm
Upper quarter: 31.8 cm
Largest: 36 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Gover 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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