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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Mun catchment

Largest measured european eel: 40 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Mun catchment was 40 cm, recorded at Mundesley Mill chalet park on 23 January 2012.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32.5 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 Mun catchment.

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Most recent observation31 March 2014Mundesley Mill chalet park · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
40 cm
Median length
32.5 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
2

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
40 cm23 Jan 2012Mundesley Mill chalet park130097
37 cm8 Apr 2008Mundesley Mill chalet park111555
35.4 cm31 Mar 2014Mundesley Mill chalet park140786
35 cm8 Apr 2008Mundesley Mill chalet park111555
30 cm23 Jan 2012Mundesley Mill chalet park130097
29 cm31 Mar 2014Mundesley Mill chalet park140786
12.5 cm31 Mar 2014Mundesley Mill chalet park140786
12 cm23 Jan 2012Mundesley Mill chalet park130097

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
Mundesley Mill chalet park25 Feb 200331 Mar 20144
Mundesley Lifeboat station u/s25 Feb 200325 Feb 20031

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

2003–2014

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
24.9 cm
Median
32.5 cm
Upper quarter
35.8 cm
Largest
40 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.

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