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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Largest measured european eel: 62.3 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glen Downstream Confluence was 62.3 cm, recorded at Upstream Kates Bridge on 3 September 2024.

Across 377 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 95 european eel. The median was 2.8 oz (0.08 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15.5 oz (0.44 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 Glen Downstream Confluence.

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Most recent observation26 June 2025Upstream Kates Bridge · 8 fish
Largest measured european eel
62.3 cm
Median length
32.5 cm
Fish measured
377
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
62.3 cm3 Sept 2024Upstream Kates Bridge167151
62 cm5 May 2010Downstream Kates Bridge122306
61 cm13 Aug 2009Wilsthorpe118663
60 cm3 Jun 2009Downstream Fletland Mill120711
60 cm3 Jun 2009Downstream Fletland Mill120711
59.6 cm3 Sept 2024Upstream Kates Bridge167151
59.2 cm5 May 2010Upstream Kates Bridge122307
59 cm16 Oct 2007Downstream Kates Bridge108184
58.7 cm26 Jun 2025Upstream Kates Bridge177171
58.5 cm23 Mar 2016Downstream Fletland Mill147906

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
Upstream Kates Bridge5 May 201026 Jun 20253
Downstream Kates Bridge7 May 199120 Jul 20239
Wilsthorpe1 May 199118 Apr 20177
Downstream Fletland Mill3 Jun 200923 Mar 20162

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

1991–2025

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 377 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
25.5 cm
Median
32.5 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
62.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 95 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter
1.4 oz (0.04 kg)
Median
2.8 oz (0.08 kg)
Upper quarter
6.3 oz (0.18 kg)
Heaviest
15.5 oz (0.44 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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