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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the North Stream

Largest measured european eel: 73 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the North Stream was 73 cm, recorded at Mole's Hole on 5 July 2012.

Across 25 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37 cm.

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

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Most recent observation26 June 2024Sandwich · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
73 cm
Median length
37 cm
Fish measured
25
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
73 cm5 Jul 2012Mole's Hole132914
52 cm5 Jul 2012Mole's Hole132914
50 cm26 Jun 2024Sandwich165316
48.5 cm26 Jun 2024Sandwich165316
42.1 cm26 Jun 2024Sandwich165316
42 cm23 May 2012Sandwich131542
42 cm25 May 2001Sandwich22347
40.5 cm26 Jun 2024Sandwich165316
39 cm23 May 2012Sandwich131542
39 cm23 May 2012Sandwich131542

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Sandwich25 May 200126 Jun 20244
Mole's Hole5 Jul 20125 Jul 20121

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

2001–2024

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 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
28 cm
Lower quarter
32.5 cm
Median
37 cm
Upper quarter
42 cm
Largest
73 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →