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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Batherm

Largest measured european eel: 54 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Batherm was 54 cm, recorded at Duvale (Sp/WFDs) on 23 June 2015.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37.5 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 Batherm.

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Most recent observation6 June 2022Duvale (Sp/WFDs) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
54 cm
Median length
37.5 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
5

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
54 cm23 Jun 2015Duvale (Sp/WFDs)145114
48 cm6 Jun 2022Duvale (Sp/WFDs)161114
48 cm9 Sept 2011Duvale (Sp/WFDs)127832
45 cm21 Jul 2015Upstream Hukely Bridge (Sp)145526
37.5 cm22 Jun 2009Petton (Sp)117453
29.5 cm23 Jun 2015Duvale (Sp/WFDs)145114
25.4 cm13 Jul 2010Duvale (Sp/WFDs)122775
24.5 cm13 Jul 2010Duvale (Sp/WFDs)122775
20 cm23 Jun 2015Duvale (Sp/WFDs)145114

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
Duvale (Sp/WFDs)21 May 19986 Jun 20225
Upstream Hukely Bridge (Sp)1 Jun 199821 Jul 20152
Petton (Sp)19 May 199822 Jun 20092
U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)1 Jun 19981 Jun 19981
Downstream Shillingford Bridge (Sp)*19 May 199819 May 19981

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

1998–2022

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20 cm
Lower quarter
25.4 cm
Median
37.5 cm
Upper quarter
48 cm
Largest
54 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Batherm

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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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