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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Dikler

Largest measured european eel: 60.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dikler was 60.5 cm, recorded at River Dikler at Upper Swell on 23 April 2004.

Across 18 measured european eel, the median measured length was 50.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 european eel. The median was 5.6 oz (0.159 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8.5 oz (0.242 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 Dikler.

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Most recent observation26 June 2023Dickler at Stow Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60.5 cm
Median length
50.8 cm
Fish measured
18
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
60.5 cm23 Apr 2004River Dikler at Upper Swell81330
60 cm26 Jun 2023Dickler at Stow Bridge162465
53.4 cm24 Sept 2009River Dickler - Bourton on the Water119895
53 cm23 Jun 2021Dickler at Stow Bridge159882
53 cm10 Sept 2003River Dikler at Lower Swell78404
52.5 cm23 Apr 2004River Dikler at Lower Swell81328
51.5 cm10 Sept 2003River Dikler at Upper Swell78410
51 cm27 Sept 2006River Dikler at Upper Swell101549
51 cm10 Sept 2003River Dikler at Upper Swell78410
50.6 cm24 Sept 2009River Dickler - Bourton on the Water119895

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
Dickler at Stow Bridge23 Jun 202126 Jun 20232
River Dickler - Bourton on the Water24 Sept 200924 Sept 20091
River Dikler at Upper Swell3 Apr 200327 Sept 20065
River Dikler at Lower Swell13 Mar 200223 Apr 20044

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

2002–2023

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
37 cm
Lower quarter
43.9 cm
Median
50.8 cm
Upper quarter
52.9 cm
Largest
60.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2.5 oz (0.07 kg)
Lower quarter
4 oz (0.113 kg)
Median
5.6 oz (0.159 kg)
Upper quarter
7.7 oz (0.2175 kg)
Heaviest
8.5 oz (0.242 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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