European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Adur West Arm

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Adur West Arm was 64 cm, recorded at Lock Bridge on 18 July 2024.

Across 57 measured european eel, the median measured length was 44 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 36 european eel. The median was 5.5 oz (0.157 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3.6 oz (0.555 kg).

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

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Lock Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm
Median length: 44 cm
Fish measured: 57
Survey locations: 6

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	18 Jul 2024	Lock Bridge	165870
62.7 cm	8 Sept 2003	Lock Bridge	76989
62 cm	4 Aug 2015	Lock Bridge	145759
62 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
61 cm	14 Jul 2006	Tenchford Bridge	101955
58.5 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
56.5 cm	9 Aug 2004	Tenchford Bridge	81332
55 cm	9 Aug 2004	Tenchford Bridge	81332
54 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
53.5 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647

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
Lock Bridge	2 Sept 2002	18 Jul 2024	11
West Grinstead	4 Sept 2014	4 Sept 2014	1
Capps Bridge	15 May 2014	15 May 2014	1
Tenchford Bridge	9 Feb 1998	15 Apr 2014	6
Bines Bridge	15 Oct 2013	15 Oct 2013	1
Slaughter Bridge	9 Sept 2002	8 Aug 2005	3

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

1998–2024

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 57 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 21 cm
Lower quarter: 33 cm
Median: 44 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 64 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

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

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Lower quarter: 2.2 oz (0.062 kg)
Median: 5.5 oz (0.157 kg)
Upper quarter: 8.2 oz (0.2338 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 3.6 oz (0.555 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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