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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys was 65 cm, recorded at Overton Ings Fyke nets on 4 June 2024.

Across 614 measured european eel, the median measured length was 20 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 Ouse/Ure eel surveys.

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Most recent observation16 June 2026Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
65 cm
Median length
20 cm
Fish measured
614
Survey locations
12

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
65 cm4 Jun 2024Overton Ings Fyke nets165142
60 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass141784
60 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St Helena's Weir125740
57.5 cm8 Jun 2010River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass141780
57 cm20 Jun 2012Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge141772
56 cm16 Jun 2026Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge181795
56 cm6 Jun 2016River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass148189
55 cm4 Jun 2018Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge152594
54 cm6 Jun 2016Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge148190
52.5 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St Helena's Weir125740

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
Bishopdale Beck at Spickles Bridge3 Aug 201116 Jun 20268
Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge18 Jul 201215 Jun 20265
River Tutt at St Helena's Weir8 Jun 20104 Jun 20269
River Skell d/s Ripon Bypass8 Jun 20104 Jun 20269
Overton Ings Fyke nets9 Jun 20162 Jun 20263
Upstream Linton Lock Fyke Nets1 Jun 20261 Jun 20261
River Kyle Youlton Lodge9 Jun 20221 Jun 20262
Stillingfleet eel survey7 Jun 20105 Aug 20245
River Foss at Lilling Green (Eel)18 Jun 20105 Jul 20244
Selby Dam at Low Rest Park Farm24 Jun 202211 Jun 20242
River Kyle u/s New Parks Beck18 Jun 201015 Jun 20183
Selby Dam at Meadway9 Aug 201114 Jun 20164

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

2010–2026

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 614 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
15 cm
Median
20 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
65 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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