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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the R. Burn

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the R. Burn was 60 cm, recorded at R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank on 11 September 2018.

Across 14 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33.9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 September 2018River Burn (Shaws Farm) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
33.9 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
4

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
60 cm11 Sept 2018R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank153283
50 cm29 Aug 2013Badger Farm (new)139609
48.7 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125
48.6 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125
45 cm11 Sept 2018River Burn (Shaws Farm)153285
45 cm10 Sept 2018River Burn, Gollinglith foot (new)153296
35 cm19 Sept 2017River Burn (Shaws Farm)151753
32.7 cm29 Aug 2007River Burn (Shaws Farm)106626
32 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn (Shaws Farm)149868
32 cm13 Aug 2012River Burn (Shaws Farm)133125

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
River Burn (Shaws Farm)10 Sept 200311 Sept 20189
R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank11 Sept 201811 Sept 20181
River Burn, Gollinglith foot (new)10 Sept 201810 Sept 20181
Badger Farm (new)29 Aug 201329 Aug 20131

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

2003–2018

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20 cm
Lower quarter
30.5 cm
Median
33.9 cm
Upper quarter
47.7 cm
Largest
60 cm

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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