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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Lune

Largest measured european eel: 73.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lune was 73.2 cm, recorded at SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, D/s Carl Beck on 9 September 2017.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 68.8 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 Lune.

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Most recent observation11 September 2019SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park
Largest measured european eel
73.2 cm
Median length
68.8 cm
Fish measured
4
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
73.2 cm9 Sept 2017SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, D/s Carl Beck151544
71.6 cm14 Oct 2014SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park143600
66 cm9 Sept 2017SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park151562
52 cm9 Sept 2017SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park151562

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
SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park7 Oct 199811 Sept 201911
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, D/s Carl Beck5 Oct 20109 Sept 20173
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct7 Oct 199828 Jun 20062

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

1998–2019

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
52 cm
Lower quarter
62.5 cm
Median
68.8 cm
Upper quarter
72 cm
Largest
73.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lune

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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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →