European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Flood Relief

Largest measured european eel: 100 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Flood Relief was 100 cm, recorded at David Stoker - Holyfield Weir on 16 April 2009.

Across 96 measured european eel, the median measured length was 58 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 Flood Relief.

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Most recent observation16 April 2009David Stoker - Holyfield Weir · 12 fish

Largest measured european eel: 100 cm
Median length: 58 cm
Fish measured: 96
Survey locations: 9

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
100 cm	16 Apr 2009	David Stoker - Holyfield Weir	117159
87 cm	16 Apr 2009	David Stoker - Holyfield Weir	117159
81 cm	14 Apr 2009	Rammey Marsh Sluice - David Stoker	117158
81 cm	16 Jun 1992	Holyfield Hall Farm	115787
78 cm	16 Jun 1992	Holyfield Hall Farm	115787
78 cm	16 Jun 1992	Holyfield Hall Farm	115787
78 cm	16 Jun 1992	Holyfield Hall Farm	115787
77.4 cm	28 May 1992	Nazeing New Road	115782
77 cm	16 Apr 2009	David Stoker - Holyfield Weir	117159
77 cm	16 Jun 1992	Holyfield Hall Farm	115787

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
David Stoker - Holyfield Weir	16 Apr 2009	16 Apr 2009	1
Rammey Marsh Sluice - David Stoker	14 Apr 2009	14 Apr 2009	1
New Cut	9 Jul 1992	9 Jul 1992	1
Upper Cattlegate	30 Jun 1992	30 Jun 1992	1
King George Reseviour	23 Jun 1992	23 Jun 1992	1
Lower Cattlegate	18 Jun 1992	18 Jun 1992	1
Holyfield Hall Farm	16 Jun 1992	16 Jun 1992	1
Fields Weir	6 Jun 1992	6 Jun 1992	1
Nazeing New Road	28 May 1992	28 May 1992	1

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

1992–2009

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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209

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 96 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 29 cm
Lower quarter: 49.8 cm
Median: 58 cm
Upper quarter: 66 cm
Largest: 100 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

1000–1099 mm

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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