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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Pulham

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pulham was 47 cm, recorded at New Mill (Sp) on 29 July 2022.

Across 10 measured european eel, the median measured length was 40 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 Pulham.

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Most recent observation24 June 2025D/s Hiccombe (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
47 cm
Median length
40 cm
Fish measured
10
Survey locations
4

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
47 cm29 Jul 2022New Mill (Sp)161227
45 cm23 Jul 2013D/s Hiccombe (Te)137364
44.4 cm13 Jul 2021D/s Hiccombe (Te)160706
40 cm19 Jul 2023D/s Hiccombe (Te)164007
40 cm13 Jul 2010D/s Hiccombe (Te)123059
40 cm2 Jul 2009D/s Hiccombe (Te)118185
35 cm29 Jul 2022New Mill (Sp)161227
33 cm28 Jul 2015Brompton Regis (Sp)145671
22 cm19 Jul 2023D/s Hiccombe (Te)164007
19.5 cm24 Jun 2025D/s Hiccombe (Te)178619

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
D/s Hiccombe (Te)12 Aug 199724 Jun 202512
New Mill (Sp)18 Jun 199829 Jul 20224
Brompton Regis (Sp)13 Aug 199728 Jul 20155
Downstream Ford (Sp)*15 Aug 199712 Jul 20043

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

1997–2025

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
19.5 cm
Lower quarter
33.5 cm
Median
40 cm
Upper quarter
43.3 cm
Largest
47 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Pulham

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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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