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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Main River Avon Sites

Largest measured european eel: 38 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Avon Sites was 38 cm, recorded at Upstream Hatchbridge (Dip) on 16 June 2010.

Across 125 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 cm.

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

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Most recent observation20 June 2024Avonwick Station (Te) · 9 fish
Largest measured european eel
38 cm
Median length
21 cm
Fish measured
125
Survey locations
6

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
38 cm16 Jun 2010Upstream Hatchbridge (Dip)122408
38 cm16 Jun 2010Upstream Hatchbridge (Dip)122408
37 cm15 Jul 2014Avonwick Station (Te)141933
35.5 cm15 Jun 2022Avonwick Station (Te)161125
35 cm16 Jun 2010Upstream Hatchbridge (Dip)122408
34.6 cm1 Jul 2019Avonwick Station (Te)154679
34.5 cm26 Jul 2011Avonwick Station (Te)127126
34 cm11 Sept 2012Avonwick Station (Te)133439
34 cm11 Sept 2012Avonwick Station (Te)133439
32.5 cm15 Jun 2022Avonwick Station (Te)161125

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Avonwick Station (Te)12 Aug 199720 Jun 202415
Bickham Bridge (Dip/5 min)20 Aug 19977 Sept 20236
Backhill Copse (5min)24 Aug 202324 Aug 20231
Upstream Hatchbridge (Dip)20 Aug 199713 Sept 20226
Upstream Knap Mill (Sp)22 Aug 20119 Aug 20223
Didworthy (Dip)*4 Sept 20064 Sept 20061

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

1997–2024

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 125 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
11.5 cm
Median
21 cm
Upper quarter
27 cm
Largest
38 cm

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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