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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Cam

Largest measured european eel: 62.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cam was 62.5 cm, recorded at Sparkford Bridge on 23 June 1994.

Across 75 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 66 european eel. The median was 4.4 oz (0.125 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3 oz (0.54 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 Cam.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Bridgehampton · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
62.5 cm
Median length
37.5 cm
Fish measured
75
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
62.5 cm23 Jun 1994Sparkford Bridge79901
62.5 cm23 Jun 1994Sparkford Bridge79901
60.5 cm29 Sept 1993Frog Lane, West Camel79903
59 cm23 Jun 1994Sparkford Bridge79901
54.5 cm15 Mar 1994Wales Bridge, Wales79902
52 cm22 Jun 1994Downstream North Cadbury STW79900
52 cm15 Mar 1994Wales Bridge, Wales79902
51 cm29 Sept 1993Frog Lane, West Camel79903
49.5 cm29 Sept 1993Frog Lane, West Camel79903
49 cm23 Jun 1994Sparkford Bridge79901

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
Bridgehampton28 Sept 199318 Jul 20246
Sparkford Bridge23 Jun 199423 Jun 19941
Downstream North Cadbury STW22 Jun 199422 Jun 19941
Wales Bridge, Wales15 Mar 199415 Mar 19941
Frog Lane, West Camel29 Sept 199329 Sept 19931

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

1993–2024

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 75 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.5 cm
Lower quarter
29.5 cm
Median
37.5 cm
Upper quarter
44.8 cm
Largest
62.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 66 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter
1.6 oz (0.0445 kg)
Median
4.4 oz (0.125 kg)
Upper quarter
6.3 oz (0.1792 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 3 oz (0.54 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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