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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Crane

Largest measured european eel: 50.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Crane was 50.5 cm, recorded at Pottern Park on 7 October 2019.

Across 28 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 Crane.

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Most recent observation10 October 2024Romford Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
50.5 cm
Median length
31.2 cm
Fish measured
28
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
50.5 cm7 Oct 2019Pottern Park155643
50 cm23 Sept 2003Romford Bridge78449
48 cm23 Aug 2012Pottern Park133129
45 cm7 Oct 2019Pottern Park155643
41.3 cm22 Oct 2012Edmondsham134362
40 cm11 Sept 2024Pottern Park167014
39.4 cm23 Aug 2012Romford Bridge133135
39 cm11 Sept 2024Pottern Park167014
39 cm7 Oct 2019Pottern Park155643
36 cm7 Oct 2019Pottern Park155643

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
Romford Bridge23 Sept 200310 Oct 20248
Pottern Park23 Aug 200611 Sept 20245
Edmondsham22 Oct 201222 Oct 20121
Verwood Manor Farm11 Oct 200211 Oct 20021

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

2002–2024

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 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13.9 cm
Lower quarter
22.2 cm
Median
31.3 cm
Upper quarter
39.1 cm
Largest
50.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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