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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Bideford Yeo

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bideford Yeo was 47 cm, recorded at Edgemill (Sp) on 12 September 2017.

Across 28 measured european eel, the median measured length was 12.4 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 Bideford Yeo.

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Most recent observation4 October 2024Edgemill (Sp) · 7 fish
Largest measured european eel
47 cm
Median length
12.4 cm
Fish measured
28
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
47 cm12 Sept 2017Edgemill (Sp)151722
35 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
34.5 cm12 Sept 2017Edgemill (Sp)151722
31.5 cm12 Sept 2017Edgemill (Sp)151722
30.5 cm12 Sept 2014Yeo Bridge (Sp)142784
30 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256
26 cm4 Oct 2024Edgemill (Sp)167502
23.5 cm12 Sept 2017Edgemill (Sp)151722
22 cm12 Sept 2014Yeo Bridge (Sp)142784
21.5 cm4 Aug 2011Edgemill (Sp)127256

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
Edgemill (Sp)11 Aug 19984 Oct 20245
Yeo Bridge (Sp)11 Aug 199815 Aug 20245

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

1998–2024

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 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
9.5 cm
Median
12.5 cm
Upper quarter
24.1 cm
Largest
47 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Bideford Yeo

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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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