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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Hermitage Water

Largest measured european eel: 42.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hermitage Water was 42.5 cm, recorded at 2175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water on 3 August 2005.

Across 16 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 July 20222169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
42.5 cm
Median length
28.2 cm
Fish measured
16
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
42.5 cm3 Aug 20052175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water88128
39 cm22 Jul 20212172.00 Near Hermitage Castle, Hermitage160418
37.5 cm3 Aug 20052175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water88128
37.5 cm25 Aug 20042169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water82427
32.5 cm13 Sept 20092169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water120615
32.5 cm19 Sept 20082169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water115254
32 cm27 Jul 20222169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water161919
29 cm4 Sept 20122169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water133399
27.5 cm3 Aug 20052175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water88128
27.5 cm3 Aug 20052175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water88128

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
2169.20 DS Twislehope Burn, Hermitage Water15 Jul 200327 Jul 20227
2172.00 Near Hermitage Castle, Hermitage22 Jul 202122 Jul 20211
2175.00 Near South Greenholme, Hermitage Water3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051
2170.00 Gorrenberry, Hermitage Water18 Jul 200218 Jul 20021

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

2002–2022

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
17.5 cm
Lower quarter
27.5 cm
Median
28.3 cm
Upper quarter
33.8 cm
Largest
42.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Hermitage Water

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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