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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main Walkham

Largest measured european eel: 67 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Walkham was 67 cm, recorded at u/s Greenaballs on 21 July 2008.

Across 388 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.8 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 Walkham.

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Most recent observation18 August 2025Foxhams · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
67 cm
Median length
24.8 cm
Fish measured
388
Survey locations
12

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
67 cm21 Jul 2008u/s Greenaballs112494
59 cm10 Jul 2013Grenofen137093
57 cm10 Aug 2023d/s Bedford Bridge163835
56.8 cm6 Jul 1983Heckwood104180
55.8 cm7 Jul 1983Huckworthy104182
54.5 cm31 Jul 2007Merrivale106391
50 cm13 Aug 2024Lower Grenofen167192
50 cm23 Jul 2024d/s Bedford Bridge167712
49.8 cm5 Jul 1983Foxhams104136
49.5 cm9 Aug 1983u/s Greenaballs104223

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
Foxhams5 Jul 198318 Aug 20255
Grenofen29 Jun 19835 Aug 202510
Merrivale24 Jun 198322 Jul 20257
Downstream Foxhams23 Aug 202423 Aug 20241
Lower Grenofen13 Aug 202413 Aug 20241
Lower Bucktor12 Sept 202313 Aug 20242
d/s Bedford Bridge31 Jul 199823 Jul 20244
Ward Bridge8 Jul 198313 Jun 202313
u/s Greenaballs9 Aug 198318 Oct 20093
Bucktor1 Jul 19831 Aug 20023
Heckwood6 Jul 198330 Jul 19982
Huckworthy7 Jul 19837 Jul 19982

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

1983–2025

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 388 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
18.4 cm
Median
24.8 cm
Upper quarter
31.7 cm
Largest
67 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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