European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Rathmell Beck

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Rathmell Beck was 50 cm, recorded at Road Bridge on 11 July 2014.

Across 22 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 8.8 oz (0.25 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 July 2014Road Bridge · 5 fish

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm
Median length: 33.2 cm
Fish measured: 22
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
50 cm	11 Jul 2014	Road Bridge	141955
49 cm	26 Aug 1992	Nr Hollow Gill Conf	115478
43 cm	11 Jul 2014	Road Bridge	141955
42 cm	24 Jun 2002	Nr Hollow Gill Conf	68401
41 cm	26 Aug 1992	Road Bridge	113290
40 cm	11 Jul 2014	Road Bridge	141955
40 cm	26 Aug 1992	Road Bridge	113290
39.5 cm	26 Aug 1992	Nr Hollow Gill Conf	115478
38.5 cm	26 Aug 1992	Road Bridge	113290
38 cm	26 Aug 1992	Nr Hollow Gill Conf	115478

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Road Bridge	26 Aug 1992	11 Jul 2014	4
Nr Hollow Gill Conf	26 Aug 1992	24 Jun 2002	2

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

1992–2014

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 23 cm
Lower quarter: 28.1 cm
Median: 33.3 cm
Upper quarter: 40 cm
Largest: 50 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 8.8 oz (0.25 kg)

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

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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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