European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lod

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lod was 63 cm, recorded at Salmons Bridge on 4 July 2006.

Across 24 measured european eel, the median measured length was 41 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 18 european eel. The median was 3.8 oz (0.107 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3.6 oz (0.557 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Lod.

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Most recent observation20 July 2018Lickfold · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm
Median length: 41 cm
Fish measured: 24
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
63 cm	4 Jul 2006	Salmons Bridge	101934
62 cm	3 Jul 2006	Lurgashall Mill Farm	101891
60 cm	3 Jul 2006	Lurgashall Mill Farm	101891
59.4 cm	8 Mar 1993	Salmons Bridge	88220
54.7 cm	31 Aug 2011	Salmons Bridge	127634
54.2 cm	8 Mar 1993	Salmons Bridge	88220
52 cm	20 Jul 2018	Salmons Bridge	152882
49 cm	3 Jul 2006	Lurgashall Mill Farm	101891
49 cm	3 Jul 2006	Lurgashall Mill Farm	101891
46 cm	20 Jul 2018	Lickfold	152883

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Salmons Bridge	8 Mar 1993	20 Jul 2018	4
Lickfold	20 Jul 2018	20 Jul 2018	1
Lurgashall Mill Farm	3 Jul 2006	3 Jul 2006	1

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

1993–2018

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 15 cm
Lower quarter: 33.5 cm
Median: 41 cm
Upper quarter: 52.6 cm
Largest: 63 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 18 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.5 oz (0.013 kg)
Lower quarter: 2.3 oz (0.066 kg)
Median: 3.8 oz (0.107 kg)
Upper quarter: 9.5 oz (0.2685 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 3.6 oz (0.557 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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