European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Clun

Largest measured european eel: 68 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Clun was 68 cm, recorded at Broadward Bridge on 6 July 2016.

Across 21 measured european eel, the median measured length was 46 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 Clun.

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Most recent observation3 September 2018Clunbury · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 68 cm
Median length: 46 cm
Fish measured: 21
Survey locations: 6

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
68 cm	6 Jul 2016	Broadward Bridge	148737
60 cm	9 Jun 2004	Hurst	80166
59.5 cm	14 Sept 2006	Clunbury	101356
58 cm	9 Jun 2004	Broadward Bridge	80167
55.2 cm	22 Jun 2011	Clunbury	126682
50 cm	22 Jul 1999	Hurst	73654
49 cm	19 Oct 2005	Clunbury	87241
48 cm	28 Jul 1999	Clunbury	73655
46 cm	9 Jun 2004	Broadward Bridge	80167
46 cm	28 Jul 1999	Clunbury	73655

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
Clunbury	21 Jun 1995	3 Sept 2018	6
Broadward Bridge	24 Sept 1991	6 Jul 2016	7
Hurst	29 Jun 1993	9 Jun 2004	4
Whitcott Keysett	20 Jun 1995	20 Jun 1995	1
The Garne	24 Jun 1993	20 Jun 1995	2
Rosfiddle	29 Jun 1993	29 Jun 1993	1

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

1991–2018

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

191

092

493

094

595

196

097

098

399

000

001

002

003

204

105

106

007

008

009

010

111

012

013

014

015

116

017

118

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 21.5 cm
Lower quarter: 39 cm
Median: 46 cm
Upper quarter: 50 cm
Largest: 68 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Clun

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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