European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Constantine

Largest measured european eel: 31.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Constantine was 31.5 cm, recorded at Polwheveral on 22 June 2005.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31.2 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 Constantine.

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Most recent observation22 June 2005Polwheveral · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 31.5 cm
Median length: 31.2 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
31.5 cm	22 Jun 2005	Polwheveral	86791
31 cm	22 Jun 2005	Polwheveral	86791

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
Polwheveral	8 Jul 1987	22 Jun 2005	2
Trewardreva	15 Jul 1987	15 Jul 1987	1
Rose in Vale	13 Jul 1987	13 Jul 1987	1
Low Barn	8 Jul 1987	8 Jul 1987	1

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

1987–2005

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 31 cm
Lower quarter: 31.1 cm
Median: 31.3 cm
Upper quarter: 31.4 cm
Largest: 31.5 cm

300–399 mm

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.

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