European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River DS Cam

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Cam was 58 cm, recorded at Stourbridge Common on 10 August 2004.

Across 5 measured european eel, the median measured length was 54 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 european eel. The median was 9.9 oz (0.28 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12 oz (0.34 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 DS Cam.

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Most recent observation12 September 2008Baits Bite Lock · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm
Median length: 54 cm
Fish measured: 5
Survey locations: 9

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
58 cm	10 Aug 2004	Stourbridge Common	82008
56 cm	24 Aug 2006	Baits Bite Lock	100953
54 cm	16 Jul 2007	Dimmocks Cote	105917
44 cm	12 Sept 2008	Baits Bite Lock	114375
39.5 cm	12 Sept 2008	Baits Bite Lock	114375

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
Baits Bite Lock	17 Jan 1989	12 Sept 2008	5
Dimmocks Cote	2 Feb 1989	16 Jul 2007	3
Stourbridge Common	13 Jan 1989	10 Aug 2004	3
Ducketts Farm Upware	3 Jun 1993	3 Jun 1993	1
Commissioners Farm	27 May 1993	27 May 1993	1
Clayhithe Bridge	19 Jan 1989	25 May 1993	3
Horningsea	18 Jan 1989	24 May 1993	3
Fen Ditton	16 Jan 1988	19 May 1993	2
Hatleys Wash	30 Jan 1989	30 Jan 1989	1

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

1988–2008

Survey records by year

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

188

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 39.5 cm
Lower quarter: 44 cm
Median: 54 cm
Upper quarter: 56 cm
Largest: 58 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 9.2 oz (0.26 kg)
Lower quarter: 9.5 oz (0.27 kg)
Median: 9.9 oz (0.28 kg)
Upper quarter: 10.9 oz (0.31 kg)
Heaviest: 12 oz (0.34 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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