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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River R. Skell

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R. Skell was 60 cm, recorded at River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass) on 5 August 2013.

Across 79 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. Skell.

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Most recent observation9 September 2025River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass) · 7 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
30 cm
Fish measured
79
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
60 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)137924
58 cm7 Sept 2022Borrage Green Lane161362
57.5 cm8 Jun 2010River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)125745
52.3 cm7 Jun 2007River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)105537
51 cm7 Sept 2022Borrage Green Lane161362
50 cm9 Sept 2025River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)178557
50 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)137924
49 cm7 Jun 2024River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)168791
48.5 cm5 Aug 2013River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)137924
47.7 cm8 Jun 2010River Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)125745

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 Skell (d/s Ripon Bypass)7 Jun 20079 Sept 20258
downstream Alma Bridge7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221
Borrage Green Lane7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221

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

2007–2025

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 79 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
22.6 cm
Median
30 cm
Upper quarter
43.3 cm
Largest
60 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River R. Skell

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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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