European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured european eel: 32.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 32.5 cm, recorded at Oxborough Ferry on 24 September 2007.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.4 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 DS Wissey.

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Most recent observation5 July 2012Oxborough Ferry · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 32.5 cm
Median length: 28.4 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 11

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
32.5 cm	24 Sept 2007	Oxborough Ferry	106924
28.4 cm	5 Jul 2012	Oxborough Ferry	132261
22 cm	6 Aug 2007	Fordham Fen	106207

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
Oxborough Ferry	6 Aug 1990	5 Jul 2012	7
Fordham Fen	30 Aug 1988	6 Aug 2007	4
Methwold Lode	31 Aug 1988	18 Apr 2000	5
Whittington	23 Aug 1988	13 Apr 2000	5
Catsholme Pump	7 Jun 1996	7 Jun 1996	1
Hilgay Moorings	18 Oct 1988	6 Jun 1996	2
Hilgay Bridge	2 Sept 1988	4 Jun 1996	4
Hilgay Fen	10 Oct 1988	31 May 1996	4
Stoke Ferry	24 Aug 1988	30 May 1996	3
Wissington Beet	25 Aug 1988	1 Jul 1993	2
Hilgay	26 Aug 1988	26 Aug 1988	1

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

1988–2012

Survey records by year

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

988

089

190

691

092

793

094

095

996

097

098

099

300

001

002

003

004

005

006

207

008

009

010

011

112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 22 cm
Lower quarter: 25.2 cm
Median: 28.4 cm
Upper quarter: 30.5 cm
Largest: 32.5 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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