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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Clough

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Clough was 55 cm, recorded at Aye Gill Farm, River Clough on 14 August 1991.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 55 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 Clough.

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Most recent observation3 September 2002Newbridge, River Clough · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
55 cm
Median length
55 cm
Fish measured
3
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
55 cm14 Aug 1991Aye Gill Farm, River Clough115022
55 cm13 Aug 1991u/s Low House115020
50 cm14 Aug 1991Aye Gill Farm, River Clough115022

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
Newbridge, River Clough3 Sept 20023 Sept 20021
Birkrigg19 Sept 199719 Sept 19971
Aye Gill Farm, River Clough14 Aug 199114 Aug 19911
u/s Low House13 Aug 199113 Aug 19911

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

1991–2002

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
50 cm
Lower quarter
52.5 cm
Median
55 cm
Upper quarter
55 cm
Largest
55 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Clough

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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