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European eel in the River Lymington

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lymington was 55 cm, recorded at Red Rise on 12 May 2011.

Across 55 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 european eel. The median was 3.9 oz (0.11 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 11.3 oz (0.32 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 Lymington.

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Most recent observation18 July 2025Bolderford Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
55 cm
Median length
37.3 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
22

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
55 cm12 May 2011Red Rise126212
53 cm18 May 2006Dog Kennel Bridge99820
51 cm30 Jul 2013Bratley Arch137756
50 cm6 Aug 2013Bolderford Bridge137782
50 cm12 May 2011Red Rise126212
48 cm12 Jul 2019Bratley Arch154808
48 cm11 Jul 2019Bolderford Bridge155005
47.6 cm11 Jul 2019Bolderford Bridge155005
47.5 cm12 May 2011Puttle's Bridge126210
46.5 cm12 May 2011Red Rise126212

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
Upstream of Puttle's Bridge6 Aug 201318 Jul 20253
Bolderford Bridge10 Aug 200718 Jul 20254
Mogshade Bottom7 Jul 20257 Jul 20251
Bratley Arch30 Jul 201312 Jul 20192
u/s Blackensford / Bratley confluence19 Jun 200311 Jul 20176
Ivywood5 Nov 20036 Aug 20135
Bratley Wood30 Jul 201330 Jul 20131
Red Rise23 Aug 200712 May 20112
Puttle's Bridge13 Aug 200712 May 20112
Withybed Bottom21 Aug 200721 Aug 20071
Dog Kennel Bridge2 Jul 200318 May 20062
Woolsfield Hill30 Jun 200317 May 20062
Hart Hill27 Jun 200317 May 20062
DS Blackwater Bridge25 Jun 200316 May 20062
Burley Lodge1 Jul 20031 Jul 20031
Poundhill Heath27 Jun 200327 Jun 20031
Rhinefield26 Jun 200326 Jun 20031
Fletchers Water26 Jun 200326 Jun 20031
Dames Slough Enclosure24 Jun 200324 Jun 20031
Blackensford Lawn20 Jun 200320 Jun 20031
Highland water reptillary18 Jun 200318 Jun 20031
Lucas Castle16 Jun 200316 Jun 20031

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

2003–2025

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11 cm
Lower quarter
28.3 cm
Median
37.3 cm
Upper quarter
44 cm
Largest
55 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1.1 oz (0.031 kg)
Lower quarter
1.3 oz (0.037 kg)
Median
3.9 oz (0.11 kg)
Upper quarter
6.1 oz (0.172 kg)
Heaviest
11.3 oz (0.32 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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