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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Gunthorpe watercourse

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Gunthorpe watercourse was 53 cm, recorded at North Meadow Covert on 13 December 2013.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 23.8 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 Gunthorpe watercourse.

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Most recent observation13 December 2013North Meadow Covert · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
53 cm
Median length
23.8 cm
Fish measured
6
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
53 cm13 Dec 2013North Meadow Covert140483
30 cm13 Dec 2013North Meadow Covert140483
25 cm7 Apr 2008Gunthorpe , Valley Farm111546
22.5 cm7 Apr 2008Gunthorpe , Valley Farm111546
21 cm13 Dec 2013North Meadow Covert140483
21 cm7 Apr 2008Bulfer Grove bridge111548

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
North Meadow Covert13 Dec 201313 Dec 20131
Gunthorpe , Valley Farm7 Apr 20087 Apr 20081
Bulfer Grove bridge17 Feb 20037 Apr 20082
Thornage Common19 Feb 200319 Feb 20031

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

2003–2013

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
21 cm
Lower quarter
21.4 cm
Median
23.8 cm
Upper quarter
28.8 cm
Largest
53 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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