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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Main River Hems

Largest measured european eel: 49.3 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Hems was 49.3 cm, recorded at Tally Ho Bridge (Sp) on 30 July 2021.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.1 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 Hems.

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Most recent observation28 May 2024Tally Ho Bridge (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
49.3 cm
Median length
24.1 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
2

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
49.3 cm30 Jul 2021Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)160673
34 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417
31.6 cm30 Jul 2021Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)160673
26 cm28 May 2024Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)165013
26 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417
26 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417
22.3 cm30 Jul 2021Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)160673
22 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417
21 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417
16.5 cm20 Jun 2014Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)141417

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
Tally Ho Bridge (Sp)21 May 199628 May 20247
Gulford (Sp)*21 May 199611 Jun 20023

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

1996–2024

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16 cm
Lower quarter
19.9 cm
Median
24.2 cm
Upper quarter
27.4 cm
Largest
49.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Hems

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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