European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Banwell

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Banwell was 53 cm, recorded at D/s Banwell on 22 August 2013.

Across 42 measured european eel, the median measured length was 27.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 24 european eel. The median was 1 oz (0.029 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 oz (0.17 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 Banwell.

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Most recent observation22 August 2013Lower Gout Farm · 13 fish

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm
Median length: 27.5 cm
Fish measured: 42
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
53 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
47 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
42 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
40.5 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
38.5 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
37 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
36 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
35.5 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
34.5 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
33.5 cm	20 Apr 2007	Below M5	105273

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
Lower Gout Farm	2 Nov 2006	22 Aug 2013	2
D/s Banwell	22 Aug 2013	22 Aug 2013	1
Ebdon Farm	20 Apr 2007	20 Apr 2007	1
Below M5	20 Apr 2007	20 Apr 2007	1

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

2006–2013

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 42 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13 cm
Lower quarter: 22.1 cm
Median: 27.5 cm
Upper quarter: 32.2 cm
Largest: 53 cm

100–199 mm

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

Recorded weights were available for 24 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.6 oz (0.016 kg)
Median: 1 oz (0.029 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.3 oz (0.0638 kg)
Heaviest: 6 oz (0.17 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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