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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Mint

Largest measured european eel: 42.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Mint was 42.5 cm, recorded at 667.00 Mealbank on 1 September 2010.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 22.5 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 Mint.

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Most recent observation28 June 2023665.95 DS Laverock Bridge CPUE · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
42.5 cm
Median length
22.5 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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
42.5 cm1 Sept 2010667.00 Mealbank123740
42.5 cm16 Aug 2006665.00 Mintsfeet Trading Estate101658
22.5 cm16 Aug 2006665.00 Mintsfeet Trading Estate101658
22.5 cm16 Aug 2006665.00 Mintsfeet Trading Estate101658
22.5 cm16 Aug 2006665.00 Mintsfeet Trading Estate101658
7 cm28 Jun 2023665.95 DS Laverock Bridge CPUE162758

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
665.95 DS Laverock Bridge CPUE28 Jun 202328 Jun 20231
667.00 Mealbank1 Sept 20101 Sept 20101
665.00 Mintsfeet Trading Estate16 Aug 200616 Aug 20061

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

2006–2023

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
22.5 cm
Median
22.5 cm
Upper quarter
37.5 cm
Largest
42.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Mint

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Atlantic salmon Brown / sea trout

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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