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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Camlad

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Camlad was 65 cm, recorded at Marrington Dingle on 3 September 2025.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43.2 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 Camlad.

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Most recent observation3 September 2025Whittery Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
65 cm
Median length
43.2 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
4

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
65 cm3 Sept 2025Marrington Dingle178253
61.5 cm22 Apr 2004Owlbury Hall79835
59 cm3 Sept 2025Marrington Dingle178253
47 cm18 Sept 2002Whittery Bridge73138
39.5 cm22 Apr 2004Whittery Bridge79837
37 cm5 Jul 2005Shiregrove Bridge84995
29 cm3 Sept 2025Whittery Bridge178254
27.5 cm22 Apr 2004Owlbury Hall79835

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
Whittery Bridge11 May 19943 Sept 20254
Marrington Dingle3 Sept 20253 Sept 20251
Shiregrove Bridge11 May 19945 Jul 20053
Owlbury Hall8 Aug 199122 Apr 20044

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

1991–2025

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
27.5 cm
Lower quarter
35 cm
Median
43.3 cm
Upper quarter
59.6 cm
Largest
65 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Camlad

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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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