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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Pevensey Levels

Largest measured european eel: 66.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pevensey Levels was 66.4 cm, recorded at Kentland Fleet on 4 July 2016.

Across 17 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 european eel. The median was 4 oz (0.113 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7.3 oz (0.206 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 Pevensey Levels.

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Most recent observation16 September 2025Langney Sewer · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
66.4 cm
Median length
38.5 cm
Fish measured
17
Survey locations
5

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
66.4 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
58 cm2 Jul 2013Princes Park137141
55.8 cm20 Oct 2009Horse Eye Sewer120630
50 cm14 Aug 2008Pevensey Haven114543
48 cm19 Oct 2009Pevensey Haven120624
45 cm20 Oct 2009Horse Eye Sewer120630
44 cm28 Sept 2006Kentland Fleet102407
41 cm20 Aug 2007Pevensey Haven107237
38.5 cm20 Aug 2007Pevensey Haven107237
37 cm24 Sept 2003Horse Eye Sewer77292

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
Langney Sewer16 Sept 202516 Sept 20251
Kentland Fleet28 Sept 20064 Jul 20162
Princes Park2 Jul 20132 Jul 20131
Horse Eye Sewer24 Sept 200320 Oct 20093
Pevensey Haven20 Aug 200719 Oct 20093

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

2003–2025

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 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.4 cm
Lower quarter
23.2 cm
Median
38.5 cm
Upper quarter
48 cm
Largest
66.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2.4 oz (0.067 kg)
Lower quarter
2.4 oz (0.067 kg)
Median
4 oz (0.113 kg)
Upper quarter
5.3 oz (0.149 kg)
Heaviest
7.3 oz (0.206 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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