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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Eden

Largest measured european eel: 108 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Eden was 108 cm, recorded at Delaware Farm on 19 July 2006.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 65 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 Eden.

See european eel records across England →

Most recent observation4 June 2025u/s Bough Beech Intake · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
108 cm
Median length
65 cm
Fish measured
7
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
108 cm19 Jul 2006Delaware Farm103246
85 cm30 Jul 2019u/s Bough Beech Intake154970
68.6 cm3 Jun 2025u/s Vexour Bridge177052
65 cm18 Oct 2005Cernes Farm87500
65 cm12 Oct 2005Delaware Farm87494
56 cm4 Jun 2025u/s Bough Beech Intake177054
35 cm25 May 2016Long Acres148129

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
u/s Bough Beech Intake30 Jul 20194 Jun 20252
u/s Vexour Bridge3 Jun 20253 Jun 20251
Long Acres25 May 201625 May 20161
Delaware Farm12 Oct 200519 Jul 20062
Cernes Farm19 Aug 200218 Oct 20052

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

2002–2025

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
35 cm
Lower quarter
60.5 cm
Median
65 cm
Upper quarter
76.8 cm
Largest
108 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Eden

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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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →