European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Kennal

Largest measured european eel: 51.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Kennal was 51.5 cm, recorded at Ponsvale on 26 May 2004.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34.5 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 Kennal.

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Most recent observation31 May 2011Ponsvale · 4 fish

Largest measured european eel: 51.5 cm
Median length: 34.5 cm
Fish measured: 12
Survey locations: 6

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
51.5 cm	26 May 2004	Ponsvale	81558
49.5 cm	6 Jun 2005	Ponsvale	86769
46 cm	31 May 2011	Ponsvale	126535
46 cm	31 May 2011	Ponsvale	126535
39.5 cm	6 Jun 2005	Ponsvale	86769
35.5 cm	28 May 2004	Tregolls	81554
33.5 cm	6 Jun 2005	Ponsvale	86769
31.5 cm	26 May 2004	Ponsvale	81558
29 cm	26 May 2004	Ponsvale	81558
23 cm	31 May 2011	Ponsvale	126535

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
Ponsvale	2 Jul 1986	31 May 2011	4
Tregolls	3 Jul 1986	28 May 2004	2
Goonvrea	4 Jul 1986	4 Jul 1986	1
Foundry	3 Jul 1986	3 Jul 1986	1
Treberveth	2 Jul 1986	2 Jul 1986	1
Trethellan Water	1 Jul 1986	1 Jul 1986	1

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

1986–2011

Survey records by year

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

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087

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090

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204

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111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 27.5 cm
Median: 34.5 cm
Upper quarter: 46 cm
Largest: 51.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Main Kennal

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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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