European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Hurst Haven

Largest measured european eel: 81 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hurst Haven was 81 cm, recorded at Pylons Farm on 24 June 2010.

Across 34 measured european eel, the median measured length was 46.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 european eel. The median was 4.6 oz (0.129 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15.2 oz (0.43 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 Hurst Haven.

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Most recent observation9 August 2016New Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 81 cm
Median length: 46.2 cm
Fish measured: 34
Survey locations: 3

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
81 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
80 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
78 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
76 cm	23 Jun 2010	New Bridge	123000
70 cm	23 Jun 2010	New Bridge	123000
68 cm	7 Jul 2011	New Bridge	126954
65 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
62 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
60 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010
56 cm	24 Jun 2010	Pylons Farm	123010

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
New Bridge	29 Sept 2003	9 Aug 2016	8
Pylons Farm	24 Jun 2010	24 Jun 2010	1
Park Wood	13 Jul 2001	13 Jul 2001	1

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

2001–2016

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 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13 cm
Lower quarter: 36.2 cm
Median: 46.3 cm
Upper quarter: 59 cm
Largest: 81 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.039 kg)
Median: 4.6 oz (0.129 kg)
Upper quarter: 7.5 oz (0.214 kg)
Heaviest: 15.2 oz (0.43 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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