European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Cadnam

Largest measured european eel: 44.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cadnam was 44.5 cm, recorded at Newbridge on 3 September 2018.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 36.5 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 Cadnam.

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Most recent observation17 September 2025Newbridge · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 44.5 cm
Median length: 36.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 1

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
44.5 cm	3 Sept 2018	Newbridge	153659
40 cm	17 Sept 2025	Newbridge	178968
37 cm	17 Sept 2025	Newbridge	178968
36 cm	14 May 2013	Newbridge	135989
35 cm	18 Sept 2008	Newbridge	116150
29 cm	17 Sept 2025	Newbridge	178968

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
Newbridge	7 Sept 2001	17 Sept 2025	5

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

2001–2025

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 29 cm
Lower quarter: 35.3 cm
Median: 36.5 cm
Upper quarter: 39.3 cm
Largest: 44.5 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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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