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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River DS Lt Ouse

Largest measured european eel: 61.7 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lt Ouse was 61.7 cm, recorded at Brandon Staunch on 24 May 2012.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 46.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 european eel. The median was 5.6 oz (0.16 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.58 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 Lt Ouse.

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Most recent observation24 May 2012Brandon Staunch · 9 fish
Largest measured european eel
61.7 cm
Median length
46.3 cm
Fish measured
9
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
61.7 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
51.7 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
47.6 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
46.9 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
46.3 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
45.7 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
41.4 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
33.7 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
24.9 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261

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
Brandon Staunch19 Jun 199024 May 20124
Brandon Fen17 May 19899 Jun 20004
Hockwold Common15 May 19895 Jun 20004
Plantation Farm27 Jun 199025 May 20003
Little Ouse Village10 May 198917 May 19933
Blackdyke Farm Little Ouse16 May 198926 Jun 19902
Wilton Bridge17 May 198917 May 19891
Cowles Drove17 May 198917 May 19891
Brandon Creek17 May 198917 May 19891
Orchard House12 May 198912 May 19891

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

1989–2012

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
24.9 cm
Lower quarter
41.4 cm
Median
46.3 cm
Upper quarter
47.6 cm
Largest
61.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Lower quarter
4.6 oz (0.13 kg)
Median
5.6 oz (0.16 kg)
Upper quarter
7.1 oz (0.2 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 4.5 oz (0.58 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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