European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Conder

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Conder was 55 cm, recorded at Rushy Lee Farm on 30 August 2002.

Across 75 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 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 Conder.

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Most recent observation26 August 2014Banton House Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm
Median length: 21 cm
Fish measured: 75
Survey locations: 5

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
55 cm	30 Aug 2002	Rushy Lee Farm	142105
55 cm	30 Jul 2002	Banton House Farm	81250
54 cm	14 Aug 2014	Church Bridge	142382
53 cm	14 Aug 2014	Church Bridge	142382
50 cm	20 Aug 2002	Church Bridge	81253
47 cm	20 Aug 2002	Church Bridge	81253
45 cm	15 Aug 2014	Forton Lock Bridge	142306
45 cm	30 Jul 2002	Banton House Farm	81250
44 cm	20 Aug 2002	Church Bridge	81253
40 cm	20 Aug 2002	Church Bridge	81253

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
Banton House Farm	30 Jul 2002	26 Aug 2014	2
Forton Lock Bridge	20 Aug 2002	15 Aug 2014	2
Church Bridge	20 Aug 2002	14 Aug 2014	2
Rushy Lee Farm	30 Aug 2002	30 Aug 2002	1
DS Old Conder Bridge	20 Aug 2002	20 Aug 2002	1

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

2002–2014

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 75 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.2 cm
Lower quarter: 12.5 cm
Median: 21 cm
Upper quarter: 30.5 cm
Largest: 55 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Conder

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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