European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Menalhyl

Largest measured european eel: 49.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Menalhyl was 49.5 cm, recorded at Redbarn on 13 June 2006.

Across 61 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 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 Menalhyl.

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Most recent observation3 July 2018Redbarn · 4 fish

Largest measured european eel: 49.5 cm
Median length: 21 cm
Fish measured: 61
Survey locations: 11

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
49.5 cm	13 Jun 2006	Redbarn	99723
38 cm	20 Jun 2018	Gluvian	152987
35.2 cm	1 Sept 2000	Gilbert Water (Reterth)	135631
34 cm	13 Jun 2006	Redbarn	99723
32.3 cm	1 Sept 2000	Redbarn	135632
32 cm	3 Jul 2018	Redbarn	152988
32 cm	20 Jun 2018	Gluvian	152987
32 cm	13 Jun 2006	Tolcarne	99725
31.1 cm	1 Sept 2000	Redbarn	135632
31 cm	20 Jun 2018	Tolcarne	152985

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
Redbarn	23 May 1986	3 Jul 2018	4
Tolcarne	13 Jun 2006	20 Jun 2018	3
Gluvian	12 Jun 1986	20 Jun 2018	4
Gilbert Water (Reterth)	4 Jun 1986	1 Sept 2000	2
St. Mawgan-in-Pydar	12 Jun 1986	12 Jun 1986	1
Retallack	11 Jun 1986	11 Jun 1986	1
Gilbert Water (Retallack)	9 Jun 1986	9 Jun 1986	1
Mawgan Porth	4 Jun 1986	4 Jun 1986	1
Lower Tresawle	29 May 1986	29 May 1986	1
Nanskevell	28 May 1986	28 May 1986	1
Trevedras	23 May 1986	23 May 1986	1

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

1986–2018

Survey records by year

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

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099

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212

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318

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 61 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7 cm
Lower quarter: 16 cm
Median: 21 cm
Upper quarter: 27 cm
Largest: 49.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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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