European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Kirk Beck

Largest measured european eel: 41.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kirk Beck was 41.5 cm, recorded at 2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne on 10 July 2014.

Across 51 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 August 20252216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne · 4 fish

Largest measured european eel: 41.5 cm
Median length: 24.5 cm
Fish measured: 51
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
41.5 cm	10 Jul 2014	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	141876
39 cm	6 Aug 2025	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	177756
37.5 cm	19 Jul 2006	2217.00 Ptc White Lyne	101146
35 cm	16 Jul 2018	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	152874
33 cm	1 Aug 2016	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	148796
32.5 cm	23 Jul 2007	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	106129
32.5 cm	19 Jul 2006	2217.00 Ptc White Lyne	101146
32.5 cm	18 Jul 2006	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	101153
32 cm	6 Aug 2025	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	177756
32 cm	16 Jul 2018	2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	152874

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
2216.00 Bewcastle, Kirk Beck, White Lyne	9 Aug 2002	6 Aug 2025	12
2217.00 Ptc White Lyne	19 Jul 2006	19 Jul 2006	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.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.5 cm
Lower quarter: 17.5 cm
Median: 24.5 cm
Upper quarter: 30 cm
Largest: 41.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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