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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Bure (central)

Largest measured european eel: 78 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (central) was 78 cm, recorded at Upstream Oxnead Bridge on 2 August 2002.

Across 360 measured european eel, the median measured length was 51 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 242 european eel. The median was 9.8 oz (0.279 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 8.2 oz (0.687 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 Bure (central).

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Downstream Buxton Mill · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
78 cm
Median length
51 cm
Fish measured
360
Survey locations
13

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
78 cm2 Aug 2002Upstream Oxnead Bridge52310
77.2 cm26 Jul 2022Downstream Buxton Mill161877
76 cm10 Jun 2019Lamas Hall154661
76 cm5 Aug 2002Lamas Hall52308
75 cm6 Jun 2006Upstream Oxnead Bridge99670
75 cm25 Jul 2002Downstream Buxton Mill52184
70.8 cm2 Aug 2016Downstream Mayton Bridge149354
69.9 cm16 Jul 2008Downstream Aylsham Bypass112285
69 cm5 Aug 2002Lamas Hall52308
68.8 cm26 Jul 2022Downstream Buxton Mill161877

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
Downstream Buxton Mill6 Jul 198817 Jun 202516
Downstream Aylsham Bypass3 May 19883 Jun 202516
Upstream Oxnead Bridge10 May 198820 May 202517
Lamas Hall5 Jul 19888 Jul 202216
Downstream Plantation Bridge13 May 198829 Jun 202214
Downstream Mayton Bridge12 Jul 19882 Aug 20166
Burgh Hall Farm6 May 198822 Jun 20044
Upstream Mayton Bridge7 Jul 198829 Jun 19983
Upstream Coltishall Bridge13 Jul 198826 Jun 19983
Downstream Oxnead Mill11 May 198822 Jun 19983
Upstream Buxton Mill19 Mar 199317 Jun 19982
Downstream Burgh Mill7 May 19884 Jun 19983
Downstream Burgh Hall Lock5 May 19882 Jun 19983

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

1988–2025

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 360 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8 cm
Lower quarter
44.5 cm
Median
51 cm
Upper quarter
56 cm
Largest
78 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 242 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Lower quarter
6.3 oz (0.1785 kg)
Median
9.8 oz (0.279 kg)
Upper quarter
12.2 oz (0.345 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 8.2 oz (0.687 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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