European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Dove

Largest measured european eel: 61.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dove was 61.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Oakley Weir on 7 May 2024.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 45.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 6.2 oz (0.175 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 9.9 oz (0.28 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 Dove.

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Most recent observation7 May 2024Downstream Oakley Weir · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 61.5 cm
Median length: 45.9 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 6

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
61.5 cm	7 May 2024	Downstream Oakley Weir	166556
57.7 cm	24 Apr 2006	Downstream Oakley Weir	90723
34 cm	24 Apr 2006	Downstream Oakley Weir	90723
31.5 cm	7 May 2024	Downstream Oakley Weir	166556

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
Downstream Oakley Weir	16 Jun 1989	7 May 2024	5
Upstream Red Bridge	16 Jun 1989	26 Jul 1999	3
Brome Hall Farm	13 Jun 1989	20 May 1996	2
Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye	6 Jun 1989	15 May 1996	3
Oakley Park	7 Jun 1989	7 May 1996	3
Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge	15 Jun 1989	21 Jul 1993	2

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

1989–2024

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 31.5 cm
Lower quarter: 33.4 cm
Median: 45.9 cm
Upper quarter: 58.7 cm
Largest: 61.5 cm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 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: 4.3 oz (0.1225 kg)
Median: 6.2 oz (0.175 kg)
Upper quarter: 8 oz (0.2275 kg)
Heaviest: 9.9 oz (0.28 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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