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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Quarme

Largest measured european eel: 54 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Quarme was 54 cm, recorded at Quarme Bridge (Sp) on 22 June 2022.

Across 5 measured european eel, the median measured length was 42 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 Quarme.

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Most recent observation22 June 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
54 cm
Median length
42 cm
Fish measured
5
Survey locations
2

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
54 cm22 Jun 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp)161133
50 cm24 Aug 2009Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)118559
42 cm9 Aug 2010Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)123499
40.5 cm22 Jun 2009Quarme Bridge (Sp)117454
39.5 cm9 Aug 2010Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)123499

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
Quarme Bridge (Sp)28 May 199822 Jun 20224
Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)20 Aug 20039 Aug 20104

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

1998–2022

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
39.5 cm
Lower quarter
40.5 cm
Median
42 cm
Upper quarter
50 cm
Largest
54 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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