European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Ramsey River

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ramsey River was 64 cm, recorded at Pond Hall Farm on 20 May 2013.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 57 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 european eel. The median was 12.2 oz (0.346 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 4.6 oz (0.584 kg).

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

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Most recent observation28 May 2025Parkeston · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm
Median length: 57 cm
Fish measured: 9
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
64 cm	20 May 2013	Pond Hall Farm	137632
62.8 cm	28 May 2025	Parkeston	177695
57.5 cm	20 May 2013	Pond Hall Farm	137632
57 cm	20 May 2013	Pond Hall Farm	137632
57 cm	20 May 2013	Pond Hall Farm	137632
53.7 cm	23 May 2013	Parkeston	137529
52.4 cm	15 May 2007	Pond Hall Farm	105382
50 cm	20 May 2013	Pond Hall Farm	137632
43.4 cm	23 May 2013	Parkeston	137529

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
Parkeston	25 Nov 1985	28 May 2025	4
Pond Hall Farm	27 Nov 1985	20 May 2013	7
Ramsey	28 Nov 1985	17 Nov 2000	6
Gross Farm	26 Nov 1985	16 Nov 2000	6

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

1985–2025

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 43.4 cm
Lower quarter: 52.4 cm
Median: 57 cm
Upper quarter: 57.5 cm
Largest: 64 cm

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 9 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 5.3 oz (0.151 kg)
Lower quarter: 9.8 oz (0.277 kg)
Median: 12.2 oz (0.346 kg)
Upper quarter: 14.9 oz (0.423 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 4.6 oz (0.584 kg)

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

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Explore the Ramsey River

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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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