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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River South Teign

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River South Teign was 63 cm, recorded at Leigh Bridge (Te) on 19 July 2013.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33 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 South Teign.

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Most recent observation7 August 2025Leigh Bridge (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
63 cm
Median length
33 cm
Fish measured
8
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
63 cm19 Jul 2013Leigh Bridge (Te)137268
44 cm20 Aug 2015Leigh Bridge (Te)145989
44 cm19 Jul 2013Leigh Bridge (Te)137268
44 cm19 Jul 2013Leigh Bridge (Te)137268
22.1 cm25 Jul 2008Leigh Bridge (Te)112063
22 cm2 Aug 2007Leigh Bridge (Te)107829
21 cm13 Jul 2009Leigh Bridge (Te)117785
14 cm7 Aug 2025Leigh Bridge (Te)178626

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
Leigh Bridge (Te)9 Jul 19967 Aug 202513
Frenchbeer (project)*7 Aug 20037 Aug 20031

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

1996–2025

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14 cm
Lower quarter
21.8 cm
Median
33.1 cm
Upper quarter
44 cm
Largest
63 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River South Teign

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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