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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Powmaughan

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Powmaughan was 45 cm, recorded at 1185.00 ptc River Eden on 7 May 2025.

Across 109 measured european eel, the median measured length was 17.5 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 Powmaughan.

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Most recent observation7 May 20251185.00 ptc River Eden · 23 fish
Largest measured european eel
45 cm
Median length
17.5 cm
Fish measured
109
Survey locations
6

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
45 cm7 May 20251185.00 ptc River Eden176599
32.5 cm29 Apr 20101184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub122325
32.5 cm8 May 20081184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub111258
32.5 cm14 Jul 20061184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub102550
32 cm2 Aug 20121184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub133044
32 cm5 May 20111184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub128959
31 cm2 Aug 20121184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub133044
29 cm2 Aug 20121184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub133044
27.5 cm29 Apr 20101184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub122325
27.5 cm29 Apr 20101184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub122325

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
1185.00 ptc River Eden31 Mar 20047 May 20255
1183.30 DS Scotby Road Bridge25 May 20127 May 20252
1181.50 Lonsdale Ponds, Powmaughan23 Apr 200820 May 20247
1184.00 DS road bridge -Waterloo Pub26 Mar 200310 Sept 20198
1181.40 Near Sewage Works, Powmaughan11 Apr 200511 Apr 20051
1181.30 Cotehill Road Junction, Powmaughan11 Apr 200511 Apr 20051

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 109 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7 cm
Lower quarter
12.5 cm
Median
17.5 cm
Upper quarter
22.5 cm
Largest
45 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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