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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Bristol Frome

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Bristol Frome was 65 cm, recorded at Oldbury Court on 5 July 2022.

Across 1,252 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 667 european eel. The median was 2 oz (0.056 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 5.9 oz (0.62 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 Bristol Frome.

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Most recent observation4 July 2023Eastville Park (Te) · 20 fish
Largest measured european eel
65 cm
Median length
31 cm
Fish measured
1,252
Survey locations
9

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
65 cm5 Jul 2022Oldbury Court161203
64.5 cm16 Sept 1998Upstream Cleeve Mill77174
63.5 cm21 Jul 1998Frampton Cotterell77170
63 cm25 Apr 2002Damsons Bridge (Te)52320
62.5 cm8 May 2002Frenchay, Chapel Lane52325
61 cm8 May 2002Frenchay, Chapel Lane52325
60 cm26 Jul 2022Damsons Bridge (Te)161202
59 cm29 May 2003Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)76055
58 cm20 Aug 2013Oldbury Court138315
58 cm18 Jun 2003Damsons Bridge (Te)76224

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
Eastville Park (Te)27 Aug 19984 Jul 202317
Damsons Bridge (Te)25 Apr 200226 Jul 20226
Oldbury Court21 Aug 20075 Jul 20223
Nibley (Se-03)7 May 200326 May 20162
Meadowmead9 Aug 20129 Aug 20121
Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)29 May 20033 Aug 20106
Frenchay, Chapel Lane8 May 20028 May 20021
Upstream Cleeve Mill16 Sept 199816 Sept 19981
Frampton Cotterell21 Jul 199821 Jul 19981

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

1998–2023

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 1,252 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
25.5 cm
Median
31 cm
Upper quarter
36.7 cm
Largest
65 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 667 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
1.2 oz (0.035 kg)
Median
2 oz (0.056 kg)
Upper quarter
3.5 oz (0.1005 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 5.9 oz (0.62 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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