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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Pont

Largest measured european eel: 61.1 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pont was 61.1 cm, recorded at River Pont at Matfen Runner on 13 September 2007.

Across 51 measured european eel, the median measured length was 36.8 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 Pont.

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Most recent observation23 July 2024River Pont at Kirkly Mill Bridge · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
61.1 cm
Median length
36.8 cm
Fish measured
51
Survey locations
7

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
61.1 cm13 Sept 2007River Pont at Matfen Runner107249
58 cm29 Sept 2016River Pont at Burnside149494
57 cm1 Jul 2008River Pont at Stamfordham114963
55.2 cm8 Jul 2008River Pont at Matfen Runner114371
55 cm4 Jul 2024River Pont at Stamfordham165831
54.1 cm1 Jul 2008River Pont at Stamfordham114963
54 cm23 Jul 2024River Pont at Kirkly Mill Bridge167542
53.7 cm30 Jul 2012River Pont at Stamfordham132566
51 cm30 Jul 2012River Pont at Stamfordham132566
51 cm26 Jul 2012Ponteland Park132462

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
River Pont at Kirkly Mill Bridge26 Jul 201323 Jul 20242
River Pont at Stamfordham1 Jul 20084 Jul 20249
Ponteland Park22 Oct 19938 Jun 20226
River Pont at Matfen Hall 211 Jul 201711 Jul 20171
River Pont at Burnside29 Sept 201629 Sept 20161
River Pont at Ponteland Park 126 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
River Pont at Matfen Runner13 Sept 20078 Jul 20082

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

1993–2024

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 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13 cm
Lower quarter
28.6 cm
Median
36.8 cm
Upper quarter
44.7 cm
Largest
61.1 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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