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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lemon

Largest measured european eel: 41 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lemon was 41 cm, recorded at Bradley Manor (Sp)* on 17 May 2022.

Across 32 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21.8 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 Lemon.

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Most recent observation15 July 2025Halfway House (Sp) · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
41 cm
Median length
21.8 cm
Fish measured
32
Survey locations
2

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
41 cm17 May 2022Bradley Manor (Sp)*160936
40 cm17 May 2022Bradley Manor (Sp)*160936
32.5 cm12 May 2023Bradley Manor (Sp)*162330
32.1 cm30 Jul 2010Halfway House (Sp)123170
32 cm12 May 2023Bradley Manor (Sp)*162330
30.2 cm30 Jul 2007Halfway House (Sp)108570
29 cm17 May 2022Bradley Manor (Sp)*160936
28.5 cm17 May 2022Bradley Manor (Sp)*160936
28.5 cm17 May 2022Bradley Manor (Sp)*160936
28 cm12 May 2023Bradley Manor (Sp)*162330

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
Halfway House (Sp)17 Jul 199615 Jul 20257
Bradley Manor (Sp)*25 Jul 199612 May 20235

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

1996–2025

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 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.5 cm
Lower quarter
16.7 cm
Median
21.8 cm
Upper quarter
28.5 cm
Largest
41 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lemon

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

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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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