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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lodon

Largest measured european eel: 47.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lodon was 47.2 cm, recorded at Stoke Lacey - red carded on 21 August 2014.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43 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 Lodon.

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Most recent observation22 July 2025Hyde Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
47.2 cm
Median length
43 cm
Fish measured
6
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
47.2 cm21 Aug 2014Stoke Lacey - red carded142418
47 cm5 Sept 2006Stoke Lacey - red carded102767
43 cm22 Jul 2025Hyde Bridge177474
43 cm17 Aug 2018Stoke Lacey - red carded153778
22.3 cm31 Aug 2016Stoke Lacey - red carded149202
20 cm19 Jul 2005Stoke Lacey - red carded86035

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
Hyde Bridge22 Jul 202522 Jul 20251
Stoke Lacey - red carded15 Jul 199217 Aug 20187
The Ark1 Aug 19911 Aug 19911

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

1991–2025

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20 cm
Lower quarter
27.5 cm
Median
43 cm
Upper quarter
46 cm
Largest
47.2 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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