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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Stodmarsh

Largest measured european eel: 83 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stodmarsh was 83 cm, recorded at Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm) on 7 May 2009.

Across 37 measured european eel, the median measured length was 44 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 Stodmarsh.

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Most recent observation7 May 2009Stodmarsh Dyke S1 · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
83 cm
Median length
44 cm
Fish measured
37
Survey locations
6

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
83 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
75 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
69 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
68 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
67 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
63 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Dyke S1117552
62 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
61 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Dyke S1117552
61 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537
60 cm7 May 2009Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)117537

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
Stodmarsh Lake (beside Undertrees Farm)7 May 20097 May 20091
Stodmarsh Dyke S17 May 20097 May 20091
Stodmarsh Dyke B17 May 20097 May 20091
Stodmarsh Dyke A47 May 20097 May 20091
Stodmarsh Dyke A27 May 20097 May 20091
Stodmarsh Dyke A17 May 20097 May 20091

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

2009–2009

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 37 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
27.5 cm
Lower quarter
41 cm
Median
44 cm
Upper quarter
60 cm
Largest
83 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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