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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Dart

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Dart was 56 cm, recorded at Spitchwich Manor (Dip) on 26 August 2021.

Across 26 measured european eel, the median measured length was 25.4 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 Dart.

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Most recent observation2 September 2024U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
56 cm
Median length
25.4 cm
Fish measured
26
Survey locations
3

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
56 cm26 Aug 2021Spitchwich Manor (Dip)160550
50 cm4 Sept 2008Spitchwich Manor (Dip)114034
46 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
42.8 cm26 Aug 2021Spitchwich Manor (Dip)160550
39 cm26 Aug 2021Spitchwich Manor (Dip)160550
36.7 cm26 Aug 2021Spitchwich Manor (Dip)160550
31 cm2 Sept 2024U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)166609
29.5 cm31 Aug 2021U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)160644
29 cm21 Aug 2024Spitchwich Manor (Dip)167029
28.6 cm31 Aug 2021U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)160644

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
U/s Staverton Bridge (Dip)22 Jul 19992 Sept 20246
Spitchwich Manor (Dip)24 Jun 199621 Aug 20247
Queen of Dart (Dip)*28 Jun 199622 Aug 20033

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

1996–2024

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 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.6 cm
Lower quarter
10.3 cm
Median
25.4 cm
Upper quarter
30.6 cm
Largest
56 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Main Dart

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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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