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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Petteril

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Petteril was 60 cm, recorded at 1305.00 Newton Reigny, River Petteril on 20 June 2024.

Across 581 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 Petteril.

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Most recent observation19 June 20261303.00 Little Blencow, River Petteril · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
20 cm
Fish measured
581
Survey locations
20

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
60 cm20 Jun 20241305.00 Newton Reigny, River Petteril165598
47.6 cm21 Jul 20101300.30 Greystoke Gill, River Petteril123039
47.5 cm26 Jun 20091309.00 Brockleymoor, River Petteril119924
45 cm20 Jun 20241305.00 Newton Reigny, River Petteril165598
42.5 cm13 Jul 20111314.00 Southwaite, River Petteril127019
42.5 cm26 Jun 20091309.00 Brockleymoor, River Petteril119924
42.5 cm26 Jun 20091309.00 Brockleymoor, River Petteril119924
42.5 cm8 Aug 20071320.50 400 yrd DS footbridge, Melbourne Park107186
42.5 cm8 Aug 20071320.50 400 yrd DS footbridge, Melbourne Park107186
42.5 cm12 Jul 20051309.00 Brockleymoor, River Petteril87575

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
1303.00 Little Blencow, River Petteril20 May 197519 Jun 202616
1320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park1 Apr 200913 May 202615
1318.00 Golden Fleece, River Petteril26 Aug 198020 Jun 20245
1314.00 Southwaite, River Petteril19 Jul 200520 Jun 20244
1305.00 Newton Reigny, River Petteril11 Jul 200520 Jun 20244
1309.00 Brockleymoor, River Petteril28 Aug 198018 Jun 202417
1320.50 400 yrd DS footbridge, Melbourne Park19 Jul 20054 Jul 20184
1302.00 Greystoke Sewage Works, River Petteril11 Jul 20054 Jul 20183
1300.30 Greystoke Gill, River Petteril22 May 197521 Jul 20103
1320.30 Melbourne Park DS fish pass26 Mar 200324 Apr 20086
1319.60 Upperby, River Petteril4 Sept 19804 Sept 19801
1306.40 Kettleside, River Petteril19 May 19754 Sept 19802
1316.20 Wreay, River Petteril3 Sept 19803 Sept 19801
1311.00 High Oaks, River Petteril3 Sept 19803 Sept 19801
1313.40 Barrow Mill, River Petteril28 Aug 198028 Aug 19801
1315.00 Barrock Park, River Petteril27 Aug 198027 Aug 19801
1321.95 River Petteril - Stoneyholme Golf Course22 Aug 198022 Aug 19801
1305.20 DS Newton Reigny STW, River Petteril19 May 197520 Aug 19802
1301.80 US Storch Bridge, River Petteril21 May 197521 May 19751
1304.20 DS Laithes Bridge, River Petteril20 May 197520 May 19751

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

1975–2026

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 581 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
15 cm
Median
20 cm
Upper quarter
27.5 cm
Largest
60 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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