European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Blythe

Largest measured european eel: 77.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blythe was 77.5 cm, recorded at Blythe Mill on 15 March 2005.

Across 32 measured european eel, the median measured length was 60 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 Blythe.

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Most recent observation15 March 2005Blythe Mill · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 77.5 cm
Median length: 60 cm
Fish measured: 32
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
77.5 cm	15 Mar 2005	Blythe Mill	84280
76.9 cm	26 Feb 2004	Blythe Mill	79442
73.5 cm	15 Mar 2005	Blythe Mill	84280
70.4 cm	15 Mar 2005	Blythe Mill	84280
68.7 cm	4 Feb 1997	Blythe Mill	4616
68 cm	27 Mar 2003	Blythe Mill	75776
68 cm	27 Mar 2003	Blythe Mill	75776
66.2 cm	5 Feb 1997	Molands Bridge	4614
65.4 cm	24 Apr 2002	Blythe Mill	26196
65.3 cm	24 Apr 2002	Blythe Mill	26196

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
Blythe Mill	4 Apr 1990	15 Mar 2005	7
Molands Bridge	8 Mar 1990	5 Feb 1997	3
Upstream Eastcote Brook	18 Mar 1993	18 Mar 1993	1
Downstream Eastcote Brook	18 Mar 1993	18 Mar 1993	1

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

1990–2005

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

290

091

092

493

094

095

096

297

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099

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001

102

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105

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.3 cm
Lower quarter: 50.6 cm
Median: 60 cm
Upper quarter: 65.6 cm
Largest: 77.5 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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