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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ashburn

Largest measured european eel: 41.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ashburn was 41.5 cm, recorded at Belford Mill (Sp) on 16 June 2014.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 40.5 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 Ashburn.

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Most recent observation12 June 2024Belford Mill (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
41.5 cm
Median length
40.5 cm
Fish measured
3
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
41.5 cm16 Jun 2014Belford Mill (Sp)141436
40.5 cm25 Jun 2008Belford Mill (Sp)111691
22 cm12 Jun 2024Belford Mill (Sp)165181

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
Belford Mill (Sp)5 Jun 199612 Jun 20246
Pridhamsleigh (Sp)*30 May 199630 May 19961

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

1996–2024

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
22 cm
Lower quarter
31.3 cm
Median
40.5 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
41.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Ashburn

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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