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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River R.Ouse tributaries

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Ouse tributaries was 50 cm, recorded at River Foss at Lilling Green on 18 June 2010.

Across 27 measured european eel, the median measured length was 30 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 R.Ouse tributaries.

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Most recent observation13 June 2014River Kyle at US New Park Beck · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
50 cm
Median length
30 cm
Fish measured
27
Survey locations
3

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
50 cm18 Jun 2010River Foss at Lilling Green125748
46 cm7 Jun 2010Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge125741
43.5 cm7 Jun 2010Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge125741
43 cm7 Jun 2010Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge125741
41.5 cm28 Jun 2012Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge132250
39.5 cm28 Jun 2012Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge132250
38 cm18 Jun 2010River Kyle at US New Park Beck125747
36 cm7 Jun 2010Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge125741
33.5 cm28 Jun 2012Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge132250
33.5 cm28 Jun 2012Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge132250

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 Kyle at US New Park Beck18 Jun 201013 Jun 20142
River Foss at Lilling Green18 Jun 201017 Jul 20122
Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge7 Jun 201028 Jun 20122

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

2010–2014

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 27 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15.2 cm
Lower quarter
25.9 cm
Median
30 cm
Upper quarter
37 cm
Largest
50 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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