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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ken

Largest measured european eel: 51 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ken was 51 cm, recorded at Goodiford Farm (Sp) on 2 July 2013.

Across 53 measured european eel, the median measured length was 18 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 Ken.

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Most recent observation9 June 2026Goodiford Farm (Sp) · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
51 cm
Median length
18 cm
Fish measured
53
Survey locations
1

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
51 cm2 Jul 2013Goodiford Farm (Sp)137358
39 cm2 Jul 2013Goodiford Farm (Sp)137358
38 cm28 May 2025Goodiford Farm (Sp)176851
37 cm28 May 2025Goodiford Farm (Sp)176851
37 cm2 Jul 2013Goodiford Farm (Sp)137358
36 cm28 May 2025Goodiford Farm (Sp)176851
35 cm10 Jun 2019Goodiford Farm (Sp)154585
32 cm2 Jul 2013Goodiford Farm (Sp)137358
31 cm28 May 2025Goodiford Farm (Sp)176851
30 cm28 May 2025Goodiford Farm (Sp)176851

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
Goodiford Farm (Sp)15 May 19979 Jun 20266

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

1997–2026

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 53 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
16 cm
Median
18 cm
Upper quarter
26 cm
Largest
51 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ken

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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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