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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured european eel: 76 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 76 cm, recorded at Sherman Bridge on 15 September 2003.

Across 196 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 65 european eel. The median was 3.9 oz (0.111 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 3.7 oz (1.01 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation8 November 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
76 cm
Median length
34.5 cm
Fish measured
196
Survey locations
10

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
76 cm15 Sept 2003Sherman Bridge77108
75 cm2 Oct 2015Long Bridge146900
70 cm10 Sept 2013Mill Bridge138805
66.9 cm4 Sept 2002Sheepwash Bridge61249
62.4 cm15 Sept 2004Sherman Bridge82219
61 cm8 Oct 2013Horselunges Bridge139275
61 cm12 Oct 1999Michelham Priory55030
60 cm28 Oct 2010Sherman Bridge125042
57 cm10 Sept 2013Mill Bridge138805
56.5 cm8 Nov 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream168176

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
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream8 Nov 20248 Nov 20241
Sherman Bridge14 Oct 199911 Sept 20249
Horselunges Bridge9 Sept 199928 Aug 202410
Upstream Tumblers Gate27 Aug 202127 Aug 20211
Long Bridge10 Sept 200824 Sept 20186
Michelham Priory12 Oct 199919 Sept 201812
Sessingham Farm20 Sept 20072 Oct 20153
Mill Bridge10 Sept 201310 Sept 20131
Sheepwash Bridge15 Sept 19999 Sept 20043
Boship Bridge11 Oct 199911 Oct 19991

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

1999–2024

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 196 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
27 cm
Median
34.5 cm
Upper quarter
46 cm
Largest
76 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 65 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
1.6 oz (0.046 kg)
Median
3.9 oz (0.111 kg)
Upper quarter
8.2 oz (0.232 kg)
Heaviest
2 lb 3.7 oz (1.01 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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