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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lickle

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lickle was 50 cm, recorded at 766.00 Appletree Worth Beck #1 on 2 August 2024.

Across 401 measured european eel, the median measured length was 14 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 Lickle.

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Most recent observation12 September 2024760.00 Tennants Meadow, R. Lickle · 15 fish
Largest measured european eel
50 cm
Median length
14 cm
Fish measured
401
Survey locations
6

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
50 cm2 Aug 2024766.00 Appletree Worth Beck #1166909
47.5 cm10 Aug 2005762.00 Hesketh Hall Bridge, R Lickle87410
47.5 cm10 Aug 2005762.00 Hesketh Hall Bridge, R Lickle87410
42.5 cm15 Aug 2006761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle101895
42.5 cm15 Aug 2006761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle101895
39 cm2 Aug 2024762.10 US Hesketh Hall Bridge CPUE166908
38 cm12 Sept 2024760.00 Tennants Meadow, R. Lickle166991
37.5 cm2 Sept 2008761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle115277
37.5 cm15 Aug 2006761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle101895
37.5 cm15 Aug 2006761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle101895

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
760.00 Tennants Meadow, R. Lickle10 Aug 200512 Sept 20244
761.10 US Croglinhurst Bridge CPUE16 Aug 20239 Sept 20242
761.00 Croglinhurst Bridge, R. Lickle7 Nov 19959 Sept 202416
766.00 Appletree Worth Beck #110 Aug 20052 Aug 20243
762.10 US Hesketh Hall Bridge CPUE2 Aug 20242 Aug 20241
762.00 Hesketh Hall Bridge, R Lickle7 Nov 199523 Aug 20113

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

1995–2024

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 401 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
10 cm
Median
14 cm
Upper quarter
20 cm
Largest
50 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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