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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Allen

Largest measured european eel: 73.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Allen was 73.4 cm, recorded at Downstream Fitches Bridge on 3 October 2012.

Across 251 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34 cm.

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

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Most recent observation29 July 2025Downstream Fitches Bridge · 9 fish
Largest measured european eel
73.4 cm
Median length
34 cm
Fish measured
251
Survey locations
12

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
73.4 cm3 Oct 2012Downstream Fitches Bridge134066
64.5 cm26 Aug 2009Witchampton Mill118885
61.5 cm22 Aug 2012Witchampton Mill133006
60.5 cm22 Aug 2012Crichel Mill132999
60 cm22 Aug 2012Witchampton Mill133006
58.5 cm27 Aug 2008Witchampton Mill116350
58 cm26 Aug 2009Witchampton Mill118885
56 cm27 Aug 2008Witchampton Mill116350
55.4 cm29 Aug 2012US Walford Mill133141
55.3 cm27 Aug 2008Witchampton Mill116350

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Downstream Fitches Bridge11 Oct 200229 Jul 202515
Witchampton Mill28 Oct 20029 Jul 202519
Deans Court30 Jun 202323 Jul 20242
Downstream Walford Mill Road Bridge30 Jun 202330 Jun 20231
Witchampton New Town28 Aug 201928 Aug 20191
Witchampton Lane Bridge28 Aug 201928 Aug 20191
Upstream Witchampton Lane Bridge28 Aug 201928 Aug 20191
Barnsley Farm28 Aug 201928 Aug 20191
Downstream Wimborne18 May 20062 Aug 20184
US Walford Mill13 Oct 200629 Aug 20122
Crichel Mill26 Sept 200322 Aug 20122
Wimborne (Somerfield Carpark)13 Oct 200513 Oct 20051

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

2002–2025

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 251 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.1 cm
Lower quarter
24.8 cm
Median
34 cm
Upper quarter
43 cm
Largest
73.4 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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