European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Madford River

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Madford River was 58 cm, recorded at Madford Bridge (Sp) on 27 May 2026.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 May 2026Madford Bridge (Sp) · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm
Median length: 38 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
58 cm	27 May 2026	Madford Bridge (Sp)	181532
38 cm	27 May 2026	Madford Bridge (Sp)	181532
38 cm	3 Jul 2013	Riverside Cottage (Sp)	137279
31 cm	3 Jul 2013	Madford Bridge (Sp)	137280

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
Madford Bridge (Sp)	15 Jun 2000	27 May 2026	3
Caber Crossing (WFDi)*	28 Aug 2013	28 Aug 2013	1
Riverside Cottage (Sp)	27 May 1997	3 Jul 2013	3
Culm Bridge (Sp)*	15 May 1997	15 May 1997	1

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

1997–2026

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 31 cm
Lower quarter: 36.3 cm
Median: 38 cm
Upper quarter: 43 cm
Largest: 58 cm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Madford River

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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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