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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Main West Dart

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main West Dart was 56 cm, recorded at D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp) on 17 July 2014.

Across 28 measured european eel, the median measured length was 42 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 West Dart.

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Most recent observation13 August 2024U/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
56 cm
Median length
42 cm
Fish measured
28
Survey locations
7

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
56 cm17 Jul 2014D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)142064
51.3 cm17 Sept 2007Huccaby (Dip)108434
51 cm5 Aug 2023Upstream Cowsick Confluence (5 min)163575
51 cm19 Sept 2008D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)114560
50.1 cm10 Aug 2007Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)108432
50 cm17 Jul 2014U/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)142063
49 cm17 Jul 2014D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)142064
48 cm17 Jul 2014D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)142064
47 cm5 Aug 2023Upstream Cowsick Confluence (5 min)163575
46 cm30 Jul 2014Crockern Tor (Sp)142060

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
U/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)12 Jul 199913 Aug 20245
Crockern Tor (Sp)6 Jun 199617 Jul 20247
Upstream Cowsick Confluence (5 min)5 Aug 20235 Aug 20231
Huccaby (Dip)27 Jun 199627 Aug 20145
D/s Devonport Leat Intake (Sp)8 Jul 199617 Jul 20145
Dunnabridge (Dip/wfd.op)*17 Sept 200717 Sept 20071
Prince Hall (Dip/5 min)20 Jul 199910 Aug 20073

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

1996–2024

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 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
29 cm
Lower quarter
35.2 cm
Median
42 cm
Upper quarter
48.3 cm
Largest
56 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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