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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Lew

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Lew was 55 cm, recorded at Lew Mill on 22 August 2006.

Across 69 measured european eel, the median measured length was 30 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 Lew.

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Most recent observation19 August 2025Lee · 6 fish
Largest measured european eel
55 cm
Median length
30 cm
Fish measured
69
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
55 cm22 Aug 2006Lew Mill100997
53.5 cm17 Aug 2002Lew Mill72843
52 cm12 Aug 2003Lew Mill77342
49 cm17 Aug 2002Lew Mill72843
47 cm19 Aug 2025Lee178762
46 cm14 Jul 2015Lee145501
45.7 cm11 Sept 2001Lew Wood116379
44 cm13 Aug 2007Lew Mill106342
43 cm12 Aug 2003Lew Mill77342
42.5 cm11 Sept 2001Lew Wood116379

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
Lee17 Aug 198419 Aug 202514
Stone16 Aug 19844 Aug 20167
Lew Mill10 Aug 19847 Aug 201313
Lew Wood15 Aug 198411 Sept 20015
Foxcombe13 Aug 19844 Aug 19994
Ebbsford20 Aug 198420 Aug 19841

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

1984–2025

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 69 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9 cm
Lower quarter
16.8 cm
Median
30 cm
Upper quarter
37 cm
Largest
55 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Lew

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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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