European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Stiffkey

Largest measured european eel: 69 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stiffkey was 69 cm, recorded at Upstream Home Farm on 1 May 2026.

Across 1,720 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 284 european eel. The median was 1.2 oz (0.033 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3.9 oz (0.563 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Stiffkey.

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Most recent observation1 May 2026Upstream Home Farm · 31 fish

Largest measured european eel: 69 cm
Median length: 24.5 cm
Fish measured: 1,720
Survey locations: 16

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
69 cm	1 May 2026	Upstream Home Farm	181659
68 cm	19 Jul 2023	Warham	164017
64.7 cm	30 May 2008	Great Walsingham	111296
62 cm	10 Jun 2008	Upstream Home Farm	111299
59 cm	2 May 2007	Downstream Wighton Bridge	105279
57 cm	16 Sept 2009	Upstream Home Farm	119565
56.8 cm	28 Apr 2011	Warham	126492
56 cm	10 May 2011	East Barsham	126942
55 cm	10 Jun 2008	Upstream Home Farm	111299
55 cm	20 Apr 2007	East Barsham	105299

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
Upstream Home Farm	21 Apr 1988	1 May 2026	12
Downstream Wighton Bridge	18 Apr 1988	30 Apr 2026	12
East Barsham	11 Apr 1988	23 Apr 2026	11
Warham	14 Apr 1988	22 Apr 2026	12
Upstream Little Walsingham	12 Apr 1988	10 Apr 2026	11
Great Walsingham	13 Apr 1988	8 Apr 2026	13
Wrights Carr (u/s), Great Walsingham	18 Mar 2003	11 Apr 2008	2
Langham Bridge (u/s)	21 Mar 2003	10 Apr 2008	2
Hindringham Hall (d/s),Hindringham	9 Apr 2008	9 Apr 2008	1
Bridge Marsh Plantation (d/s)	26 Mar 2003	9 Apr 2008	2
Sidney House Farm Meadow	27 Mar 2003	27 Mar 2003	1
Langham Lane, Saxlingham	27 Mar 2003	27 Mar 2003	1
Walsingham Rd (B1388)	18 Mar 2003	18 Mar 2003	1
Row Hill Farm west, Hindringham	18 Mar 2003	18 Mar 2003	1
Great Snoring	9 Mar 1988	11 Apr 2000	4
Cockthorpe Common	23 Apr 1988	6 Apr 2000	4

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

1988–2026

Survey records by year

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

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090

091

892

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895

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800

001

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703

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607

1008

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626

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 1,720 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.2 cm
Lower quarter: 19.5 cm
Median: 24.5 cm
Upper quarter: 31 cm
Largest: 69 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

455

200–299 mm

741

300–399 mm

418

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 284 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.6 oz (0.017 kg)
Median: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.3 oz (0.0655 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 3.9 oz (0.563 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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