European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Glem

Largest measured european eel: 68.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glem was 68.5 cm, recorded at Martins Nest Bridge A on 9 June 2006.

Across 11 measured european eel, the median measured length was 51.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 european eel. The median was 9.2 oz (0.262 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 7.2 oz (0.657 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Glem.

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Most recent observation5 July 2012Martins Nest Bridge A · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 68.5 cm
Median length: 51.5 cm
Fish measured: 11
Survey locations: 8

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
68.5 cm	9 Jun 2006	Martins Nest Bridge A	100287
68 cm	16 Jun 2006	Moorhouse Farm	99864
67.9 cm	13 Jun 2006	Lodge Farm Ford	100060
61.7 cm	5 Jul 2012	Martins Nest Bridge A	132722
59.2 cm	8 Jun 2006	Scotchford Bridge	99866
51.5 cm	15 Jun 2006	Boxted Hall	100283
50.7 cm	7 Jun 2006	Mill Farm Glemsford	100288
48.9 cm	7 Jun 2006	Mill Farm Glemsford	100288
45.8 cm	13 Jun 2006	Lodge Farm Ford	100060
45 cm	16 Jun 2006	Moorhouse Farm	99864

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
Martins Nest Bridge A	11 May 1988	5 Jul 2012	6
Moorhouse Farm	20 May 1994	16 Jun 2006	4
Boxted Hall	6 Mar 1985	15 Jun 2006	4
Lodge Farm Ford	25 Mar 1985	13 Jun 2006	5
Scotchford Bridge	1 Jun 1988	8 Jun 2006	4
Mill Farm Glemsford	26 Feb 1985	7 Jun 2006	5
Parsonage Farm	27 Feb 1985	6 Jun 2000	4
Martins Nest Bridge B	15 Sept 1981	15 Sept 1981	1

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

1981–2012

Survey records by year

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

181

082

083

084

485

086

087

688

089

090

491

092

093

694

095

096

197

098

099

400

001

002

003

004

005

606

007

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010

011

112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 40.7 cm
Lower quarter: 47.4 cm
Median: 51.5 cm
Upper quarter: 64.8 cm
Largest: 68.5 cm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.2 oz (0.092 kg)
Lower quarter: 6 oz (0.171 kg)
Median: 9.2 oz (0.262 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 2.3 oz (0.5195 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 7.2 oz (0.657 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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