European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Main River Parrett

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Parrett was 63 cm, recorded at Thorney Moor (Te) on 9 June 1994.

Across 413 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 357 european eel. The median was 2.3 oz (0.064 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.7 oz (0.502 kg).

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 Parrett.

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Most recent observation31 July 2014Thorney Moor (Te) · 10 fish

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm
Median length: 32.5 cm
Fish measured: 413
Survey locations: 17

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
63 cm	9 Jun 1994	Thorney Moor (Te)	79634
62 cm	2 Jun 1994	Downstream Gawbridge Mill	79627
60.5 cm	3 Oct 2013	Oath Lock bye-pass channel	142327
59 cm	9 Jul 2013	Thorney Moor (Te)	137144
58 cm	9 Jul 2013	Thorney Moor (Te)	137144
55.5 cm	9 Jul 2013	Thorney Moor (Te)	137144
55 cm	10 Jul 2009	Haselbury Mill	121246
52 cm	31 Jul 2014	Thorney Moor (Te)	142050
51 cm	2 Jun 1994	Downstream Gawbridge Mill	79627
50.5 cm	9 Jun 1994	Thorney Moor (Te)	79634

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
Thorney Moor (Te)	9 Jun 1994	31 Jul 2014	7
Oath Lock bye-pass channel	3 Oct 2013	3 Oct 2013	1
Bow Barn Farm	30 Sept 2009	14 Aug 2013	3
Gawbridge	13 Sept 2005	13 Aug 2013	4
Downstream Lecher Water	15 Jul 1994	20 Jul 2009	2
Haselbury Mill	10 Jul 2009	10 Jul 2009	1
Westover Bridge (Te)	2 Oct 2003	18 Jun 2007	3
Downstream Gawbridge Mill	2 Jun 1994	16 Jun 2004	2
South Petherton (Te)	18 Sept 2003	18 Sept 2003	1
Upstream Broad River	29 Jun 1994	19 May 2000	2
Between Haslebury Bridges (Se-06)	30 Jun 1994	16 May 2000	2
North Perrott	12 Jul 1994	12 Jul 1994	1
Upstream Chinnock Brook	6 Jul 1994	6 Jul 1994	1
Upstream Lopen Brook	5 Jul 1994	5 Jul 1994	1
Upstream Muchelney	21 Jun 1994	21 Jun 1994	1
Downstream Petherton Bridge	8 Jun 1994	8 Jun 1994	1
Upstream Combe Bridge	1 Jun 1994	1 Jun 1994	1

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

1994–2014

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

1194

095

096

097

098

099

200

001

002

203

204

205

006

207

008

409

110

311

012

413

114

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 413 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.6 cm
Lower quarter: 27.5 cm
Median: 32.5 cm
Upper quarter: 36.5 cm
Largest: 63 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

123

300–399 mm

209

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 357 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.3 oz (0.038 kg)
Median: 2.3 oz (0.064 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.2 oz (0.09 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 1.7 oz (0.502 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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