European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Burwell Lode

Largest measured european eel: 74.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Burwell Lode was 74.4 cm, recorded at Cock-Up Bridge on 3 June 2014.

Across 43 measured european eel, the median measured length was 54.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 42 european eel. The median was 1 lb 1.2 oz (0.4875 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 0.5 oz (0.92 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 Burwell Lode.

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Most recent observation11 June 2014Upware · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 74.4 cm
Median length: 54.5 cm
Fish measured: 43
Survey locations: 3

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
74.4 cm	3 Jun 2014	Cock-Up Bridge	140960
73 cm	3 Jun 2014	Cock-Up Bridge	140960
68.4 cm	11 Jun 2014	Upware	141188
65.2 cm	3 Jun 2014	Cock-Up Bridge	140960
65 cm	15 Jul 2010	Cock-Up Bridge	122824
63.4 cm	5 Jun 2014	Burwell	140992
60.8 cm	3 Jun 2014	Cock-Up Bridge	140960
60.3 cm	11 Jun 2014	Upware	141188
60.3 cm	5 Jun 2014	Burwell	140992
59.5 cm	5 Jun 2014	Burwell	140992

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
Upware	8 Oct 1984	11 Jun 2014	3
Burwell	4 Oct 1984	5 Jun 2014	4
Cock-Up Bridge	18 Oct 1990	3 Jun 2014	5

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

1984–2014

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 43 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.8 cm
Lower quarter: 49.4 cm
Median: 54.5 cm
Upper quarter: 58.1 cm
Largest: 74.4 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.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 42 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.8 oz (0.108 kg)
Lower quarter: 13.3 oz (0.3762 kg)
Median: 1 lb 1.2 oz (0.4875 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 3.4 oz (0.55 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 0.5 oz (0.92 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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