European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Can (Main Reaches)

Largest measured european eel: 72.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Can (Main Reaches) was 72.6 cm, recorded at Central Park on 1 October 2013.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 60 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 7 european eel. The median was 15.9 oz (0.45 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.75 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 Can (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation17 October 2025Admirals Park · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 72.6 cm
Median length: 60 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
72.6 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
70 cm	19 Nov 2001	Central Park	22063
69 cm	19 Nov 2001	Central Park	22063
60 cm	19 Nov 2001	Central Park	22063
50 cm	19 Nov 2001	Central Park	22063
44.6 cm	17 Oct 2025	Admirals Park	179558
44.3 cm	22 Oct 2019	Admirals Park	156045

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
Admirals Park	21 Nov 1989	17 Oct 2025	5
Central Park	24 Nov 1989	1 Oct 2013	5
Warren Bridge	24 Nov 1983	25 Nov 1998	6

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

1983–2025

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 44.3 cm
Lower quarter: 47.3 cm
Median: 60 cm
Upper quarter: 69.5 cm
Largest: 72.6 cm

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 7 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 4.9 oz (0.14 kg)
Lower quarter: 8.1 oz (0.2285 kg)
Median: 15.9 oz (0.45 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 7.5 oz (0.667 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.75 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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