European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Maidenwood Stream

Largest measured european eel: 32.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Maidenwood Stream was 32.5 cm, recorded at Maidenwood on 3 August 2010.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation3 August 2010Maidenwood · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 32.5 cm
Median length: 28.5 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
32.5 cm	3 Aug 2010	Maidenwood	123225
24.5 cm	3 Aug 2010	Maidenwood	123225

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
Upstream Maidenwood	3 Aug 2010	3 Aug 2010	1
Maidenwood	1 Oct 1987	3 Aug 2010	2
Wooda	9 Sept 1987	9 Sept 1987	1

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

1987–2010

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 24.5 cm
Lower quarter: 26.5 cm
Median: 28.5 cm
Upper quarter: 30.5 cm
Largest: 32.5 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

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.

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