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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Main River Bovey

Largest measured european eel: 33.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Bovey was 33.5 cm, recorded at Hisley Wood (Sp) on 30 June 2014.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 26 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 Bovey.

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Most recent observation30 June 2026Hisley Wood (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
33.5 cm
Median length
26 cm
Fish measured
9
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
33.5 cm30 Jun 2014Hisley Wood (Sp)141474
33 cm30 Jun 2014Hisley Wood (Sp)141474
31 cm30 Jun 2026Hisley Wood (Sp)182011
29.2 cm28 Aug 2008Hisley Wood (Sp)113667
26 cm1 Sept 2023Wormhill Bridge (Te)163291
21.5 cm30 Jun 2014Hisley Wood (Sp)141474
16.1 cm28 Aug 2008Hisley Wood (Sp)113667
16 cm28 Jun 2019Hisley Wood (Sp)154673
14.5 cm28 Aug 2008Hisley Wood (Sp)113667

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
Hisley Wood (Sp)11 Jul 199630 Jun 20267
Wormhill Bridge (Te)23 Jul 19991 Sept 20236
Little Bovey Bridge (Dip)*26 Jul 199626 Sept 20032

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

1996–2026

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14.5 cm
Lower quarter
16.1 cm
Median
26 cm
Upper quarter
31 cm
Largest
33.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Main River Bovey

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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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