European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Main River Waldon

Largest measured european eel: 34 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Waldon was 34 cm, recorded at Honnacott (Sp) on 18 July 2024.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 30.2 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 Waldon.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Honnacott (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 34 cm
Median length: 30.2 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
34 cm	18 Jul 2024	Honnacott (Sp)	166139
26.4 cm	16 Jul 2018	Sutcombe Mill (Te)	152910

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
Honnacott (Sp)	18 Jul 2024	18 Jul 2024	1
Sutcombe Mill (Te)	8 Aug 2002	16 Jul 2018	2
Thornbury Bridge (Sp)	11 Aug 2003	11 Aug 2003	1
Upstream Waldon Bridge (Sp)*	17 Aug 1998	1 Oct 2002	2
Henscott Bridge (Sp)*	27 Aug 1998	27 Aug 1998	1
Instaple (Sp)	11 Aug 1997	11 Aug 1997	1

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.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26.4 cm
Lower quarter: 28.3 cm
Median: 30.2 cm
Upper quarter: 32.1 cm
Largest: 34 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Waldon

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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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