European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Damas Gill

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Damas Gill was 43 cm, recorded at Longmoor on 11 August 1992.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34.5 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 Damas Gill.

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Most recent observation29 July 1999Upstream Reservoir · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm
Median length: 34.5 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
43 cm	11 Aug 1992	Longmoor	114479
34.5 cm	11 Aug 1992	Longmoor	114479
33.5 cm	11 Aug 1992	Longmoor	114479

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
d/s Gate House Bridge	6 Aug 1992	29 Jul 1999	2
d/s Damas Gill Bridge	6 Aug 1992	29 Jul 1999	2
Upstream Reservoir	29 Jul 1999	29 Jul 1999	1
Longmoor	11 Aug 1992	11 Aug 1992	1
Beside Reservoir	6 Aug 1992	6 Aug 1992	1

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

1992–1999

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

492

093

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095

096

097

098

399

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.5 cm
Lower quarter: 34 cm
Median: 34.5 cm
Upper quarter: 38.8 cm
Largest: 43 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Damas Gill

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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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