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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Frome

Largest measured european eel: 48 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Frome was 48 cm, recorded at Rowden Mill on 11 September 2013.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29 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 Frome.

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Most recent observation11 September 2013Rowden Mill · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
48 cm
Median length
29 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
6

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
48 cm11 Sept 2013Rowden Mill138718
40 cm10 Sept 2013Castle Frome138771
33 cm10 Sept 2013Castle Frome138771
25 cm10 Sept 2013Castle Frome138771
18.2 cm24 Jul 2006Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)102765
10.4 cm24 Jul 2006Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)102765

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
Rowden Mill11 Sept 201311 Sept 20131
Castle Frome22 Jul 199710 Sept 20132
Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)28 Jul 198911 Aug 20095
Longworth Bridge30 Jul 199930 Jul 19991
Five Bridges30 Jul 199930 Jul 19991
Avenbury30 Jul 199930 Jul 19991

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

1989–2013

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.4 cm
Lower quarter
19.9 cm
Median
29 cm
Upper quarter
38.3 cm
Largest
48 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Frome

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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