European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Lower Parrett Dredge Surveys

Largest measured european eel: 75 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lower Parrett Dredge Surveys was 75 cm, recorded at Cottey's Corner on 27 June 2014.

Across 186 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 August 2014Downstream Huntspill · 33 fish

Largest measured european eel: 75 cm
Median length: 32.5 cm
Fish measured: 186
Survey locations: 5

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
75 cm	27 Jun 2014	Cottey's Corner	142228
70 cm	27 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142249
68 cm	27 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142252
65.5 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248
65 cm	27 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142249
62 cm	27 Jun 2014	Cottey's Corner	142228
61.5 cm	27 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142252
59 cm	27 Jun 2014	Cottey's Corner	142228
59 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248
58 cm	8 Aug 2014	Downstream Huntspill	142221

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Downstream Huntspill	8 Aug 2014	8 Aug 2014	1
Stathe PS	18 Mar 2014	27 Jun 2014	6
Hook Bridge	20 Mar 2014	27 Jun 2014	4
Cottey's Corner	27 Jun 2014	27 Jun 2014	1
Westonzoyland PS	19 Mar 2014	19 Mar 2014	1

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

2014–2014

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 186 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 17 cm
Lower quarter: 30 cm
Median: 32.5 cm
Upper quarter: 37.4 cm
Largest: 75 cm

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300–399 mm

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400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 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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