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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River New Forest

Largest measured european eel: 43.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River New Forest was 43.5 cm, recorded at Crockford Stream on 18 September 2008.

Across 61 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.6 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 New Forest.

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Most recent observation13 July 2018Sowley stream, Beck Farm · 6 fish
Largest measured european eel
43.5 cm
Median length
24.6 cm
Fish measured
61
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
43.5 cm18 Sept 2008Crockford Stream116148
40 cm13 Jul 2018Crockford Stream152935
38.8 cm18 Sept 2008Crockford Stream116148
38 cm7 May 2013Crockford Stream135947
35.5 cm7 May 2013Crockford Stream135947
34.4 cm7 May 2013Crockford Stream135947
34.2 cm7 May 2013Crockford Stream135947
34.2 cm7 May 2013Crockford Stream135947
34 cm18 Sept 2008Crockford Stream116148
33.5 cm25 Jul 2012Sowley stream, Beck Farm132524

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
Sowley stream, Beck Farm25 Jul 201213 Jul 20182
Crockford Stream18 Sept 200813 Jul 20183

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

2008–2018

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 61 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13.2 cm
Lower quarter
22.1 cm
Median
24.6 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
43.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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