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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lowther

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lowther was 60 cm, recorded at 1086.00 River Lowther Showfield on 8 July 2014.

Across 129 measured european eel, the median measured length was 27.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 european eel. The median was 0 oz (0.001 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.1 oz (0.002 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 Lowther.

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Most recent observation19 July 20241074.30 DS Wet Sleddale CPUE · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
27.5 cm
Fish measured
129
Survey locations
5

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
60 cm8 Jul 20141086.00 River Lowther Showfield141819
52 cm31 Jul 20141078.00 River Lowther US Swindale Foot142006
45 cm31 Jul 20141078.00 River Lowther US Swindale Foot142006
42.6 cm14 Jul 20101074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther122802
42.6 cm14 Jul 20101074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther122802
42.5 cm10 Aug 20091078.00 River Lowther US Swindale Foot118588
42.5 cm3 Aug 20071074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther108207
42.5 cm4 Aug 20061074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther102538
42.5 cm14 Aug 20051074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther87203
42.5 cm17 Sept 20031074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther77091

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
1074.30 DS Wet Sleddale CPUE19 Jul 202419 Jul 20241
1074.00 Thorney Bank, River Lowther22 Jul 200219 Jul 202417
1086.00 River Lowther Showfield8 Jul 201428 Jul 20222
1078.00 River Lowther US Swindale Foot8 Oct 200325 Jul 20227
1082.00 River Lowther at Whale15 Jul 201315 Jul 20131

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

2002–2024

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 129 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
20 cm
Median
27.5 cm
Upper quarter
34 cm
Largest
60 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.0015 kg)
Heaviest
0.1 oz (0.002 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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