European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Avill

Largest measured european eel: 48 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Avill was 48 cm, recorded at Merry Meadow on 9 April 2013.

Across 167 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 european eel. The median was 2.5 oz (0.071 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 10.4 oz (1.2 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 Main Avill.

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Most recent observation30 April 2015Marsh St · 33 fish

Largest measured european eel: 48 cm
Median length: 21 cm
Fish measured: 167
Survey locations: 4

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
48 cm	9 Apr 2013	Merry Meadow	135871
44.5 cm	28 Apr 2010	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	121470
43 cm	28 Apr 2010	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	121470
42 cm	11 Apr 2005	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	84553
40 cm	28 Apr 2010	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	121470
40 cm	11 Apr 2005	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	84553
38.2 cm	29 Apr 2015	Lower Marsh Farm	144623
36 cm	30 Apr 2015	Marsh St	144622
34.5 cm	28 Apr 2010	Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	121470
34 cm	10 Apr 2014	Marsh St	140705

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
Marsh St	10 Apr 2014	30 Apr 2015	2
Lower Marsh Farm	10 Apr 2014	29 Apr 2015	2
Merry Meadow	9 Apr 2013	9 Apr 2013	1
Wanaroo Farm (Se-05)	11 Apr 2005	28 Apr 2010	2

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

2005–2015

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 167 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7 cm
Lower quarter: 15.3 cm
Median: 21 cm
Upper quarter: 27.8 cm
Largest: 48 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.8 oz (0.0522 kg)
Median: 2.5 oz (0.071 kg)
Upper quarter: 12.6 oz (0.3582 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 10.4 oz (1.2 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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