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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ellen

Largest measured european eel: 47.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ellen was 47.5 cm, recorded at 1510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen on 11 July 2005.

Across 210 measured european eel, the median measured length was 17.5 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 Ellen.

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Most recent observation22 June 20231500.00 Uldale US bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
47.5 cm
Median length
17.5 cm
Fish measured
210
Survey locations
16

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
47.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
47.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
43 cm25 Jul 2017Post Pollution Investigation - Bullgill 25-7-17151062
42.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
42.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
37.5 cm12 Jul 20051502.00 Boltongate87715
37.5 cm12 Jul 20051502.00 Boltongate87715
37.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
37.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722
37.5 cm11 Jul 20051510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen87722

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
1501.00 At Ireby, River Ellen16 Jul 200922 Jun 20234
1500.00 Uldale US bridge16 Jul 200922 Jun 20235
1510.00 Roseghyll Mill, River Ellen11 Jul 20059 Jul 20213
1508.00 Ellenhall, River Ellen11 Jul 20059 Aug 20184
Post Pollution Investigation - Rose Gill 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Oughterside 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Ellen Villa 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Bullgill 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
Post Pollution Investigation - Arkelby 25-7-1725 Jul 201725 Jul 20171
1504.00 At Blennerhasset, River Ellen12 Jul 200527 Aug 20132
1509.50 1 mile below Bullgill, River Ellen1 Jul 200823 Aug 20102
1508.02 150m DS Ellenhall Bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1507.00 US Ellen Villa bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1506.98 US gutter RHB US Ellen Villa, River Ellen1 Jul 200823 Aug 20102
1506.00 US Arkleby Bridge, River Ellen23 Aug 201023 Aug 20101
1502.00 Boltongate12 Jul 200512 Aug 20103

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

2005–2023

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 210 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
12.1 cm
Median
17.5 cm
Upper quarter
24 cm
Largest
47.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Ellen

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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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