European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Redlake

Largest measured european eel: 74 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Redlake was 74 cm, recorded at Bucknell on 11 June 2014.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 61 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 Redlake.

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Most recent observation12 September 2019Bucknell · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 74 cm
Median length: 61 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
74 cm	11 Jun 2014	Bucknell	141498
61 cm	27 May 2008	Bucknell	111155
42 cm	28 Jul 1999	Jay	73659

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
Bucknell	20 May 1993	12 Sept 2019	6
Jay	24 Sept 1991	28 Jul 1999	3

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

1991–2019

Survey records by year

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

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108

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119

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 42 cm
Lower quarter: 51.5 cm
Median: 61 cm
Upper quarter: 67.5 cm
Largest: 74 cm

400–499 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Redlake

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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