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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Hermitage Stream

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hermitage Stream was 53 cm, recorded at Bentworth Close on 6 August 2021.

Across 51 measured european eel, the median measured length was 19 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 August 2021Bentworth Close · 14 fish
Largest measured european eel
53 cm
Median length
19 cm
Fish measured
51
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
53 cm6 Aug 2021Bentworth Close160071
43 cm6 Aug 2021Bentworth Close160071
40 cm6 Aug 2021Bentworth Close160071
34.5 cm6 Aug 2021Bentworth Close160071
34 cm6 Aug 2021Bentworth Close160071
34 cm29 Jun 2012Ramsdale Avenue131655
34 cm29 Jun 2012Bentworth Close131654
32.2 cm29 Jun 2012Bentworth Close131654
32 cm29 Jun 2012Bentworth Close131654
32 cm29 Jun 2012Bentworth Close131654

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Bentworth Close18 May 20076 Aug 20213
Barncroft Way29 Jun 20126 Aug 20212
Ramsdale Avenue29 Jun 201229 Jun 20121

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

2007–2021

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 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.5 cm
Median
19 cm
Upper quarter
30.7 cm
Largest
53 cm

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →