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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Kym

Largest measured european eel: 57 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Kym was 57 cm, recorded at Brookend Farm on 27 April 2006.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 55 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 Kym.

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Most recent observation27 April 2006Brookend Farm · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
57 cm
Median length
55 cm
Fish measured
2
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
57 cm27 Apr 2006Brookend Farm90653
53 cm24 Apr 2006Hail Weston Ford90642

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
Brookend Farm20 Sept 198927 Apr 20065
Hail Weston Ford22 Sept 198924 Apr 20064
Meagre Farm21 Sept 19892 Jun 19984

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

1989–2006

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
53 cm
Lower quarter
54 cm
Median
55 cm
Upper quarter
56 cm
Largest
57 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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