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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Shuttle

Largest measured european eel: 70 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shuttle was 70 cm, recorded at Bexley Park, River Shuttle on 1 June 2017.

Across 32 measured european eel, the median measured length was 49 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 Shuttle.

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Most recent observation13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
70 cm
Median length
49 cm
Fish measured
32
Survey locations
1

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
70 cm1 Jun 2017Bexley Park, River Shuttle150497
70 cm13 Jul 2011Bexley Park, River Shuttle127282
67 cm21 Apr 2015Bexley Park, River Shuttle144634
66 cm12 Aug 2009Bexley Park, River Shuttle119615
65 cm12 Aug 2009Bexley Park, River Shuttle119615
63.4 cm26 Apr 2022Bexley Park, River Shuttle160929
62 cm26 May 2021Bexley Park, River Shuttle160149
62 cm14 Jun 2019Bexley Park, River Shuttle154729
60 cm1 Jun 2017Bexley Park, River Shuttle150497
60 cm12 Aug 2009Bexley Park, River Shuttle119615

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
Bexley Park, River Shuttle12 Aug 200913 May 20269

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

2009–2026

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 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
22 cm
Lower quarter
33.9 cm
Median
49 cm
Upper quarter
60.5 cm
Largest
70 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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