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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Liza

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Liza was 45 cm, recorded at 1860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge on 21 July 2014.

Across 16 measured european eel, the median measured length was 11.5 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 Liza.

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Most recent observation28 July 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
45 cm
Median length
11.5 cm
Fish measured
16
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
45 cm21 Jul 20141860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge141809
32 cm21 Jul 20141860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge141809
25 cm28 Jul 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge160359
23 cm28 Jul 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge160359
22.5 cm24 Sept 20041860.30 US Irish Bridge, River Liza83145
19 cm28 Jul 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge160359
17.5 cm24 Sept 20041860.30 US Irish Bridge, River Liza83145
12.5 cm21 Aug 20031860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge78710
10.5 cm28 Jul 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge160359
10 cm28 Jul 20211860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge160359

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
1860.10 Downstream Irish Bridge18 Oct 199428 Jul 20214
1860.30 US Irish Bridge, River Liza22 Aug 199624 Sept 20042
1860.20 DS High Beck, River Liza18 Oct 199422 Aug 19962

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

1994–2021

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10 cm
Lower quarter
10 cm
Median
11.5 cm
Upper quarter
22.6 cm
Largest
45 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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