European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Smite

Largest measured european eel: 64.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Smite was 64.5 cm, recorded at Colston Bassett on 12 November 1991.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 56 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 Smite.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Whatton · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 64.5 cm
Median length: 56 cm
Fish measured: 8
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
64.5 cm	12 Nov 1991	Colston Bassett	25308
60 cm	1 Sept 2005	Oscar Bridge	86589
58 cm	9 Apr 2014	Whatton	140860
57 cm	1 Sept 2005	Oscar Bridge	86589
55 cm	2 Jul 2024	Whatton	165437
50 cm	18 Apr 2017	Whatton	150360
22 cm	12 Nov 1991	Colston Bassett	25308
20.7 cm	12 Nov 1991	Colston Bassett	25308

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
Whatton	23 Mar 1995	2 Jul 2024	4
Oscar Bridge	1 Sept 2005	1 Sept 2005	1
Colston Bassett	12 Nov 1991	4 Jan 1995	2

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

1991–2024

Survey records by year

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

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.7 cm
Lower quarter: 43 cm
Median: 56 cm
Upper quarter: 58.5 cm
Largest: 64.5 cm

200–299 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Smite

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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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