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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Rye

Largest measured european eel: 60.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rye was 60.5 cm, recorded at R.Rye at Butterwick on 20 September 2012.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 42.5 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 Rye.

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Most recent observation3 September 2024R.Rye at Butterwick · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60.5 cm
Median length
42.5 cm
Fish measured
4
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
60.5 cm20 Sept 2012R.Rye at Butterwick133799
45 cm15 Aug 2022R.Rye at Nunnington161454
40 cm3 Sept 2024R.Rye at Butterwick167263
25 cm20 Sept 2012R.Rye at Butterwick133799

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
R.Rye at Butterwick17 Sept 19973 Sept 20243
R.Rye at Nunnington17 Sept 199715 Aug 20223
R.Rye at Howe Bridge DERCORS125 Sept 200117 Sept 20022

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

1997–2024

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
25 cm
Lower quarter
36.3 cm
Median
42.5 cm
Upper quarter
48.9 cm
Largest
60.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rye

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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