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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River R. Tutt

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R. Tutt was 60 cm, recorded at River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir on 8 June 2010.

Across 161 measured european eel, the median measured length was 16.5 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 R. Tutt.

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Most recent observation22 July 2025River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
16.5 cm
Fish measured
161
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 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir141822
55 cm22 Jul 2025River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth177530
55 cm22 Jul 2025River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth177530
52.5 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir141822
50 cm22 Jul 2025River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth177530
45 cm3 Jun 2024River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir168769
45 cm10 Jul 2019River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth154899
39.7 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir141822
38 cm16 Jul 2012River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir135587
36.8 cm8 Jun 2010River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir141822

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
River Tutt at 6 Mowbray Garth10 Jul 201922 Jul 20252
River Tutt at St. Helena's Weir8 Jun 20103 Jun 20244
River Tutt at Mallard Drive6 Aug 20086 Aug 20081

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

2008–2025

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 161 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.3 cm
Lower quarter
14 cm
Median
16.5 cm
Upper quarter
21.5 cm
Largest
60 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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