European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Manaccan

Largest measured european eel: 30 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Manaccan was 30 cm, recorded at Polkanoggo on 22 June 2005.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24 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 Manaccan.

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Most recent observation3 June 2011Manaccan · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 30 cm
Median length: 24 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

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
30 cm	22 Jun 2005	Polkanoggo	86798
28 cm	3 Jun 2011	Manaccan	126557
27 cm	3 Jun 2011	Manaccan	126557
21 cm	22 Jun 2005	Polkanoggo	86798
20.5 cm	22 Jun 2005	Polkanoggo	86798
18 cm	3 Jun 2011	Manaccan	126557

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
Manaccan	28 Jul 1987	3 Jun 2011	2
Polkanoggo	10 Jul 1987	22 Jun 2005	2
Tregidden	20 Jul 1987	20 Jul 1987	1

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

1987–2011

Survey records by year

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

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111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 18 cm
Lower quarter: 20.6 cm
Median: 24 cm
Upper quarter: 27.8 cm
Largest: 30 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

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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