European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Barton Broad

Largest measured european eel: 44.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Barton Broad was 44.2 cm, recorded at Barton Turf boatyards on 18 January 2019.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43 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 Barton Broad.

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Most recent observation16 January 2026Barton Turf boatyards · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 44.2 cm
Median length: 43 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
44.2 cm	18 Jan 2019	Barton Turf boatyards	154459
43 cm	16 Jan 2026	Barton Turf boatyards	180551
29.5 cm	21 Feb 2017	Barton Turf boatyards	150305

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
Barton Turf boatyards	21 Feb 2017	16 Jan 2026	3
450	25 Aug 1988	5 Aug 2004	2
449	24 Jul 2003	3 Aug 2004	2
451	2 Aug 1996	2 Aug 1996	1
457	1 Aug 1996	1 Aug 1996	1
454	14 Aug 1992	14 Aug 1992	1

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

1988–2026

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 29.5 cm
Lower quarter: 36.3 cm
Median: 43 cm
Upper quarter: 43.6 cm
Largest: 44.2 cm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Barton Broad

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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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