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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main East Lyn

Largest measured european eel: 57 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main East Lyn was 57 cm, recorded at Barton Wood (Sp) on 1 August 2013.

Across 17 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29.6 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 East Lyn.

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Most recent observation27 June 2024Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min) · 7 fish
Largest measured european eel
57 cm
Median length
29.6 cm
Fish measured
17
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
57 cm1 Aug 2013Barton Wood (Sp)137687
47 cm25 Jul 2023Barton Wood (Sp)163965
43 cm1 Aug 2013Barton Wood (Sp)137687
42 cm27 Jun 2024Barton Wood (5 min)165392
33 cm12 Sept 2023Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)163489
30.3 cm27 Jun 2024Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)165393
30.3 cm27 Jun 2024Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)165393
30 cm12 Sept 2023Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)163489
29.6 cm27 Jun 2024Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)165393
28 cm12 Sept 2023Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)163489

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Upstream Myrtleberry (Dip/5 min)11 Jul 199727 Jun 20245
Barton Wood (5 min)27 Jun 202427 Jun 20241
Barton Wood (Sp)19 Jul 200025 Jul 20233
Staghunters (Sp)19 Aug 201419 Aug 20141

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

1997–2024

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 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
21 cm
Median
29.6 cm
Upper quarter
33 cm
Largest
57 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Main East Lyn

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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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