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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Haddeo

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Haddeo was 60 cm, recorded at Upstream Bury Bridge (Sp) on 28 July 2015.

Across 45 measured european eel, the median measured length was 35 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 Haddeo.

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Most recent observation1 July 2025Clammer Ford (Te) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
35 cm
Fish measured
45
Survey locations
8

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
60 cm28 Jul 2015Upstream Bury Bridge (Sp)145676
56.7 cm19 Aug 2021Clammer Ford (Te)160546
55 cm4 Jul 2022Clammer Ford (Te)161169
55 cm12 Jul 2010Gamekeepers (Te)123061
53 cm31 Jul 2023Clammer Ford (Te)164000
52.9 cm1 Jul 2009Gamekeepers (Te)117632
52 cm31 Jul 2023Clammer Ford (Te)164000
51.2 cm22 Jul 2008Gamekeepers (Te)111994
51.2 cm21 Jul 2008Clammer Ford (Te)111984
51 cm1 Jul 2025Clammer Ford (Te)177236

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
Clammer Ford (Te)13 Aug 19971 Jul 202515
Upstream Bury Bridge (Sp)14 Aug 199713 Jul 20228
Gamekeepers (Te)14 Aug 19974 Jul 202217
Steart Upstream Track Bridge12 Sept 201424 Aug 20152
Hartford (Sp)13 Aug 199730 Jun 20157
Downstream Bury Ford (Dip)*5 Jul 20055 Jul 20051
Steart Downstream Dam (Sp)*5 Aug 19979 Jul 20046
Pink Cottage (Sp)22 Jun 199826 Jul 20003

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

1997–2025

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 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.2 cm
Lower quarter
23.5 cm
Median
35 cm
Upper quarter
45 cm
Largest
60 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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