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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ember FAS

Largest measured european eel: 66 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ember FAS was 66 cm, recorded at Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane on 16 November 2006.

Across 182 measured european eel, the median measured length was 35 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 Ember FAS.

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Most recent observation24 July 2025Below Island Barn Weir · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
66 cm
Median length
35 cm
Fish measured
182
Survey locations
4

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
66 cm16 Nov 2006Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane102800
65 cm9 Oct 2002Below Island Barn Weir65300
64.1 cm5 Oct 2005Below Island Barn Weir87045
63 cm16 Nov 2006Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane102800
62.5 cm5 Oct 2005Below Island Barn Weir87045
62 cm16 Nov 2006Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane102800
60.5 cm14 May 1993Downstream Esher STW103170
59 cm24 Jul 2025Below Island Barn Weir178712
57.2 cm28 May 1993Below Island Barn Weir103180
57 cm14 May 1993Downstream Esher STW103170

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
Below Island Barn Weir28 May 199324 Jul 202512
Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane16 Nov 200612 Oct 20092
Downstream Esher STW15 Jul 198614 May 19933
Upstream Esher STW22 May 199022 May 19901

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

1986–2025

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 182 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13 cm
Lower quarter
28.1 cm
Median
35 cm
Upper quarter
42.5 cm
Largest
66 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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