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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Erewash

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Erewash was 63 cm, recorded at Toton - Top of Bypass Channel on 19 May 2010.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 35.8 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 Erewash.

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Royal Avenue · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
63 cm
Median length
35.8 cm
Fish measured
4
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
63 cm19 May 2010Toton - Top of Bypass Channel121703
45.5 cm17 Jun 2025Royal Avenue176952
26 cm26 Jun 2015Shipley Gate147571
14 cm3 May 2013Royal Avenue136339

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
Royal Avenue12 Jul 200417 Jun 20254
Erewash Confluence13 Jul 201613 Jul 20161
Shipley Gate26 Jun 201526 Jun 20151
Toton - Top of Bypass Channel19 May 201019 May 20101

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

2004–2025

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14 cm
Lower quarter
23 cm
Median
35.8 cm
Upper quarter
49.9 cm
Largest
63 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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