European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Reach Lode

Largest measured european eel: 69.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Reach Lode was 69.4 cm, recorded at Hallards Fen on 20 June 2014.

Across 22 measured european eel, the median measured length was 49.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 21 european eel. The median was 8.9 oz (0.251 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Reach Lode.

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Most recent observation28 August 2025Reach · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 69.4 cm
Median length: 49.1 cm
Fish measured: 22
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
69.4 cm	20 Jun 2014	Hallards Fen	141259
65.8 cm	20 Jun 2014	Hallards Fen	141259
63.2 cm	23 Jun 2014	Reach	141261
60.3 cm	23 Jun 2014	Reach	141261
60 cm	19 Jul 2010	Reach	122965
59 cm	16 Jul 2010	Hallards Fen	122903
58.8 cm	23 Jun 2014	Reach	141261
56 cm	23 Jun 2014	Reach	141261
51 cm	24 Jun 2003	Reach	76513
50.7 cm	20 Jun 2014	Hallards Fen	141259

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Reach	25 Sept 1984	28 Aug 2025	9
Hallards Fen	26 Sept 1984	20 Jun 2014	7

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

1984–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 34 cm
Lower quarter: 43.1 cm
Median: 49.1 cm
Upper quarter: 59 cm
Largest: 69.4 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 21 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2.5 oz (0.07 kg)
Lower quarter: 5.6 oz (0.16 kg)
Median: 8.9 oz (0.251 kg)
Upper quarter: 15.2 oz (0.43 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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