European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Newham Drain

Largest measured european eel: 59.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Newham Drain was 59.5 cm, recorded at Mills Bridge on 11 June 2013.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 57.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 June 2013Mills Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 59.5 cm
Median length: 57.2 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
59.5 cm	11 Jun 2013	Mills Bridge	136803
55 cm	8 May 2008	Downstream Dovecote Hall Farm	110988

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
Mills Bridge	29 Jun 2001	11 Jun 2013	2
Downstream Dovecote Hall Farm	3 Oct 1990	8 May 2008	2
Moorhouses	18 Oct 1990	18 Oct 1990	1

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

1990–2013

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: 55 cm
Lower quarter: 56.1 cm
Median: 57.3 cm
Upper quarter: 58.4 cm
Largest: 59.5 cm

500–599 mm

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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