European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Helpringham Eau

Largest measured european eel: 35 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Helpringham Eau was 35 cm, recorded at Helpringham Red Bridge on 26 November 2013.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 March 2016Helpringham Red Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 35 cm
Median length: 34.2 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
35 cm	26 Nov 2013	Helpringham Red Bridge	140208
33.5 cm	8 Mar 2016	Helpringham Red Bridge	147936

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
Helpringham Red Bridge	19 Jun 1987	8 Mar 2016	6
Eau End Farm	27 Jul 1987	27 Jul 1987	1

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

1987–2016

Survey records by year

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

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195

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.5 cm
Lower quarter: 33.9 cm
Median: 34.3 cm
Upper quarter: 34.6 cm
Largest: 35 cm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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