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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Clyst

Largest measured european eel: 31 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Clyst was 31 cm, recorded at Clyst Honiton (Sp) on 30 May 2013.

Across 55 measured european eel, the median measured length was 16.5 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 Clyst.

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Most recent observation26 May 2023Clyst Honiton (Sp) · 14 fish
Largest measured european eel
31 cm
Median length
16.5 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
7

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
31 cm30 May 2013Clyst Honiton (Sp)136451
29.5 cm30 May 2013Clyst Honiton (Sp)136451
29 cm9 May 2007Clyst Honiton (Sp)107663
28.7 cm9 May 2007Clyst Honiton (Sp)107663
26 cm22 May 2023Ashclyst Farm (Sp)162767
25.5 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
25.1 cm9 May 2007Clyst Honiton (Sp)107663
25 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
24 cm3 Jun 2013Ashclyst Farm (Sp)136450
22.3 cm28 Sept 2007Ashclyst Farm (Sp)107665

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
Clyst Honiton (Sp)13 May 199726 May 20238
Ashclyst Farm (Sp)13 May 199722 May 20235
Venn Farm (WFDo)*24 May 201624 May 20161
West Clyst (Sp)*13 May 199713 Jun 20002
Broadclyst (Sp)*13 May 199713 Jun 20002
Clyst St. Lawrence (Sp)*14 May 19976 Jun 20002
Clyst Hydon (Sp)*14 May 199714 May 19971

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

1997–2023

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.8 cm
Lower quarter
14.1 cm
Median
16.5 cm
Upper quarter
20.8 cm
Largest
31 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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