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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Cocker

Largest measured european eel: 41 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cocker was 41 cm, recorded at Hole of Ellel Bridge on 13 August 2014.

Across 51 measured european eel, the median measured length was 25 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 Cocker.

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Most recent observation13 August 2014Crookhall Bridge · 21 fish
Largest measured european eel
41 cm
Median length
25 cm
Fish measured
51
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
41 cm13 Aug 2014Hole of Ellel Bridge142310
40 cm13 Aug 2014Nuthurst Bridge142309
40 cm13 Aug 2014Nuthurst Bridge142309
38 cm13 Aug 2014Nuthurst Bridge142309
38 cm13 Aug 2014Hole of Ellel Bridge142310
37.5 cm13 Aug 2014Hole of Ellel Bridge142310
37 cm13 Aug 2014Nuthurst Bridge142309
36 cm13 Aug 2014Hole of Ellel Bridge142310
36 cm13 Aug 2014Hole of Ellel Bridge142310
35 cm13 Aug 2014Nuthurst Bridge142309

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
Nuthurst Bridge13 Aug 201413 Aug 20141
Hole of Ellel Bridge13 Aug 201413 Aug 20141
Crookhall Bridge13 Aug 201413 Aug 20141

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

2014–2014

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 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.2 cm
Lower quarter
10 cm
Median
25 cm
Upper quarter
32.5 cm
Largest
41 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →