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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Caldbeck

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Caldbeck was 50 cm, recorded at 2331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck on 31 July 2006.

Across 35 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 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 Caldbeck.

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Most recent observation28 July 20162335.00 Unnamed Trib (Eller Beck) of River Caldew · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
50 cm
Median length
32.5 cm
Fish measured
35
Survey locations
5

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
50 cm31 Jul 20062331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck103431
48 cm18 Aug 20112333.00 Caldbeck, Parkend Beck128832
47.5 cm31 Jul 20062331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck103431
45 cm6 Aug 20022330.00 Greenhead, Parkend Beck65723
45 cm5 Aug 20022333.00 Caldbeck, Parkend Beck65820
42.5 cm15 Sept 20032335.00 Unnamed Trib (Eller Beck) of River Caldew78273
37.5 cm1 Jul 20092331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck120395
37.5 cm1 Jul 20092331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck120395
37.5 cm14 Jul 20052331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck87604
37.5 cm14 Jul 20052330.00 Greenhead, Parkend Beck87598

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
2335.00 Unnamed Trib (Eller Beck) of River Caldew15 Sept 200328 Jul 20163
2331.00 Parkend, Parkend Beck5 Aug 200228 Jul 20168
2330.00 Greenhead, Parkend Beck6 Aug 200224 Aug 20125
2333.00 Caldbeck, Parkend Beck5 Aug 200218 Aug 20115
2332.00 Whelpo, Park End Beck15 Aug 200315 Aug 20031

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

2002–2016

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 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15 cm
Lower quarter
23.5 cm
Median
32.5 cm
Upper quarter
37.5 cm
Largest
50 cm

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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