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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Hull

Largest measured european eel: 62 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull was 62 cm, recorded at Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)3 on 18 October 2007.

Across 136 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43.2 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 Hull.

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Most recent observation7 October 2025Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR1 · 15 fish
Largest measured european eel
62 cm
Median length
43.2 cm
Fish measured
136
Survey locations
14

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 cm18 Oct 2007Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)3108663
61 cm15 Oct 2006Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR1102180
59.3 cm17 Oct 2009Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR2120370
58 cm5 Oct 2006West Beck downstream Wansford discharge102413
57.5 cm18 Oct 2007Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR2108599
57 cm28 Oct 2004Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)183633
55.7 cm15 Oct 2006Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR1102180
55 cm8 Oct 2007West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake108435
55 cm28 Oct 2004Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)183633
54.5 cm28 Oct 2004Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)283604

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
Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR130 Sept 20027 Oct 20259
Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)218 Oct 20009 Jun 202510
Bell Mills, West Beck. HULLBT12 Oct 200010 Oct 20227
West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake9 Oct 200511 Oct 20164
Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)18 Oct 20019 Sept 20139
Upstream weel angling7 Oct 20127 Oct 20121
Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR25 Oct 200012 Oct 20108
Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)19 Oct 200027 Sept 20106
West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.9 Oct 200523 Oct 20094
us Weel Bridge22 Oct 200712 Oct 20092
Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)319 Oct 200012 Oct 20095
West Beck downstream Wansford discharge5 Oct 20064 Oct 20072
Upstream Copper Hall Weir, West Beck HULL/WR216 Oct 200116 Oct 20011
Downstream of Snakeholm, West Beck HULL/WR116 Oct 200116 Oct 20011

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

2000–2025

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 136 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
37.9 cm
Median
43.3 cm
Upper quarter
50 cm
Largest
62 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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