European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Coln

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Coln was 64 cm, recorded at River Coln - Coneygar Farm on 26 May 2004.

Across 74 measured european eel, the median measured length was 44.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 35 european eel. The median was 4.8 oz (0.137 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 14 oz (0.397 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 Coln.

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Most recent observation13 March 2015River Coln Netherton Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm
Median length: 44.2 cm
Fish measured: 74
Survey locations: 2

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
64 cm	26 May 2004	River Coln - Coneygar Farm	83114
63 cm	7 Mar 2008	River Coln Netherton Bridge	110404
60.8 cm	21 May 2002	River Coln - Coneygar Farm	73261
60 cm	29 Apr 2003	River Coln - Coneygar Farm	78418
60 cm	21 May 2002	River Coln - Coneygar Farm	73261
59.5 cm	7 Mar 2008	River Coln Netherton Bridge	110404
58 cm	13 Mar 2015	River Coln Netherton Bridge	144459
58 cm	24 Mar 2004	River Coln Netherton Bridge	79505
58 cm	24 Mar 2004	River Coln Netherton Bridge	79505
57.5 cm	21 May 2002	River Coln - Coneygar Farm	73261

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
River Coln Netherton Bridge	24 Mar 2004	13 Mar 2015	4
River Coln - Coneygar Farm	21 May 2002	26 May 2004	5

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

2002–2015

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 74 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 23 cm
Lower quarter: 37.3 cm
Median: 44.3 cm
Upper quarter: 50.8 cm
Largest: 64 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.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 35 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.021 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.9 oz (0.0545 kg)
Median: 4.8 oz (0.137 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.5 oz (0.1855 kg)
Heaviest: 14 oz (0.397 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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