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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Maun

Largest measured european eel: 71 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Maun was 71 cm, recorded at Whitewater Bridge on 23 June 2023.

Across 55 measured european eel, the median measured length was 51 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 Maun.

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Most recent observation23 June 2023Whitewater Bridge · 6 fish
Largest measured european eel
71 cm
Median length
51 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
4

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
71 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
71 cm19 May 2011Carr Breck Farm126318
69 cm4 Jun 2013Whitewater Bridge136222
69 cm19 May 2011Carr Breck Farm126318
64 cm6 Jul 2005Whitewater Bridge85000
63 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
62 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
60.5 cm4 Jun 2013Whitewater Bridge136222
60 cm17 May 2016Lound148030
60 cm4 Jun 2013Whitewater Bridge136222

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
Whitewater Bridge7 Nov 199523 Jun 20238
Lound14 Sept 198917 May 20166
Carr Breck Farm19 May 201119 May 20111
Houghton11 Jan 199622 Jun 20067

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

1989–2023

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
23 cm
Lower quarter
43 cm
Median
51 cm
Upper quarter
58.5 cm
Largest
71 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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →