European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Morda

Largest measured european eel: 52.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Morda was 52.5 cm, recorded at Llynymaen on 25 August 1999.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 40 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 Morda.

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Most recent observation10 August 2017Bridge House · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 52.5 cm
Median length: 40 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 6

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
52.5 cm	25 Aug 1999	Llynymaen	73723
45 cm	10 Aug 2017	Bridge House	151395
35 cm	25 Aug 1999	Trib	73726
20.5 cm	25 Aug 1999	Llynymaen	73723

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
Bridge House	10 Aug 2017	10 Aug 2017	1
Trib	22 Aug 1991	25 Aug 1999	2
Llynymaen	25 Aug 1999	25 Aug 1999	1
Weston	22 Aug 1991	22 Aug 1991	1
Llwyntidmon	22 Aug 1991	22 Aug 1991	1
Downstream Sewage Works	22 Aug 1991	22 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2017

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.5 cm
Lower quarter: 31.4 cm
Median: 40 cm
Upper quarter: 46.9 cm
Largest: 52.5 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 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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