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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Dun

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dun was 63 cm, recorded at Old Vicarage on 28 September 2012.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 41 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 Dun.

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Most recent observation7 August 2025Old Vicarage · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
63 cm
Median length
41 cm
Fish measured
7
Survey locations
3

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
63 cm28 Sept 2012Old Vicarage133908
62.5 cm4 Apr 2012Blue Pool131018
59 cm4 Apr 2012Blue Pool131018
41 cm1 Jul 2025Dunbridge Station179255
37 cm7 Aug 2025Old Vicarage179871
28.6 cm31 Jul 2012Dunbridge Station132548
25.7 cm7 Aug 2025Old Vicarage179871

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
Old Vicarage28 Sept 20127 Aug 20252
Dunbridge Station31 Jul 20121 Jul 20252
Blue Pool4 Apr 20124 Apr 20121

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

2012–2025

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
25.7 cm
Lower quarter
32.8 cm
Median
41 cm
Upper quarter
60.8 cm
Largest
63 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dun

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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