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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River East Stour

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River East Stour was 58 cm, recorded at Sellindge on 20 June 2012.

Across 101 measured european eel, the median measured length was 39.5 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 East Stour.

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Most recent observation20 June 2024Mersham · 20 fish
Largest measured european eel
58 cm
Median length
39.5 cm
Fish measured
101
Survey locations
5

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
58 cm20 Jun 2012Sellindge132530
57 cm18 Jul 2012Stour Centre132454
57 cm20 Jun 2012Sellindge132530
56 cm2 Aug 2006Sellindge103265
55 cm18 Jul 2012Stour Centre132454
54.5 cm20 Jun 2024Mersham165239
53 cm18 Jul 2012Stour Centre132454
53 cm18 Jul 2012Stour Centre132454
53 cm3 Aug 2006Mersham103335
52.5 cm12 Aug 2013Cheesman's Green137991

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Mersham9 Oct 200220 Jun 20245
Sellindge24 Apr 200124 May 20186
Cheesman's Green12 Aug 201312 Aug 20131
Stour Centre8 Aug 200618 Jul 20122
Evegate Mill11 Oct 200211 Oct 20021

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

2001–2024

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 101 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
17 cm
Lower quarter
31.5 cm
Median
39.5 cm
Upper quarter
46 cm
Largest
58 cm

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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