European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Nene (Old Course)

Largest measured european eel: 61 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Nene (Old Course) was 61 cm, recorded at March on 28 June 2006.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 40 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 european eel. The median was 4.9 oz (0.1375 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12.3 oz (0.35 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Nene (Old Course).

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Most recent observation7 July 2011March · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 61 cm
Median length: 40 cm
Fish measured: 9
Survey locations: 9

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
61 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
59 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
52 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
41 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
40 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
38 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
37 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791
33.4 cm	7 Jul 2011	March	126859
29.5 cm	28 Jun 2006	March	99791

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
March	2 Sept 1987	7 Jul 2011	6
Ramsey Mere	25 Aug 1987	29 Jun 1999	3
Benwick	27 Aug 1987	20 Jun 1999	4
Stokes Bridge	14 Jun 1999	14 Jun 1999	1
Low Corner Farm	10 Sept 1987	17 Jun 1994	3
Floods Ferry	28 Aug 1987	13 Jun 1994	3
Four Hundred Farm	26 Aug 1987	9 Jun 1994	2
Saunders Bridge	24 Aug 1987	7 Jun 1994	2
Staffurths Bridge	1 Sept 1987	26 Jul 1991	2

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

1987–2011

Survey records by year

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

887

088

089

090

691

092

093

694

095

096

097

098

499

000

001

002

003

004

005

106

007

008

009

010

111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 29.5 cm
Lower quarter: 37 cm
Median: 40 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 61 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.9 oz (0.055 kg)
Lower quarter: 4.2 oz (0.1188 kg)
Median: 4.9 oz (0.1375 kg)
Upper quarter: 9.4 oz (0.2662 kg)
Heaviest: 12.3 oz (0.35 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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