European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Hel

Largest measured european eel: 31.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hel was 31.5 cm, recorded at Tolvan Cross on 21 June 2005.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 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 Hel.

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Most recent observation21 June 2005Tolvan Cross · 7 fish

Largest measured european eel: 31.5 cm
Median length: 21 cm
Fish measured: 7
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
31.5 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
31 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
23 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
21 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
19.5 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
17 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773
16 cm	21 Jun 2005	Tolvan Cross	86773

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
Tolvan Cross	22 Jul 1987	21 Jun 2005	2
Seworgan	23 Jul 1987	23 Jul 1987	1
Metheruny Mill	23 Jul 1987	23 Jul 1987	1
Naphene Downs	13 Jul 1987	13 Jul 1987	1

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

1987–2005

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 16 cm
Lower quarter: 18.3 cm
Median: 21 cm
Upper quarter: 27 cm
Largest: 31.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hel

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

Brown / sea trout

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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