European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Claw

Largest measured european eel: 62 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Claw was 62 cm, recorded at Clawton Bridge on 7 June 2016.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 56 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 Main Claw.

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Most recent observation7 June 2016Clawton Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 62 cm
Median length: 56 cm
Fish measured: 2
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
62 cm	7 Jun 2016	Clawton Bridge	148161
50 cm	9 Jun 2010	Clawton Bridge	122451

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
Clawton Bridge	8 Jun 1984	7 Jun 2016	4
Claw Bridge	14 Jun 1984	17 Jun 1996	3
Claw Spawning Bed No. 3	26 Jun 1993	26 Jun 1993	1
Gunnacott	20 Jun 1984	20 Jun 1984	1
Tetcott Bridge	13 Jun 1984	13 Jun 1984	1

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

1984–2016

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

484

085

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393

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196

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099

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116

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 50 cm
Lower quarter: 53 cm
Median: 56 cm
Upper quarter: 59 cm
Largest: 62 cm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Main Claw

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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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