European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Newlyn

Largest measured european eel: 37.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Newlyn was 37.5 cm, recorded at Newlyn Bridge on 10 June 2004.

Across 67 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24 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 Newlyn.

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Most recent observation16 June 2015Newlyn Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 37.5 cm
Median length: 24 cm
Fish measured: 67
Survey locations: 4

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
37.5 cm	10 Jun 2004	Newlyn Bridge	81569
35 cm	22 May 2007	Newlyn Bridge	105854
35 cm	15 Jun 2004	Buryas Bridge	81581
34 cm	15 Jun 2004	Buryas Bridge	81581
33 cm	31 May 2007	Buryas Bridge	105858
33 cm	10 Jun 2004	Newlyn Bridge	81569
33 cm	10 Jun 2004	Newlyn Bridge	81569
32.5 cm	31 May 2007	Buryas Bridge	105858
32.5 cm	15 Jun 2004	Buryas Bridge	81581
32 cm	16 Jun 2015	Newlyn Bridge	144940

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
Newlyn Bridge	10 Jun 2004	16 Jun 2015	4
Buryas Bridge	4 Jun 1987	31 May 2007	3
Trerice	30 Jun 1987	30 Jun 1987	1
Little Sellan	30 Jun 1987	30 Jun 1987	1

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

1987–2015

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 67 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 19 cm
Median: 24 cm
Upper quarter: 31.5 cm
Largest: 37.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Newlyn

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

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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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