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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Stour (Worcestershire)

Largest measured european eel: 58 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stour (Worcestershire) was 58 cm, recorded at Tesco (Kidderminster) on 17 July 2019.

Across 95 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 4.2 oz (0.12 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.6 oz (0.13 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 Stour (Worcestershire).

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Most recent observation25 June 2025Downstream Stourton castle and weir · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
58 cm
Median length
38 cm
Fish measured
95
Survey locations
11

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
58 cm17 Jul 2019Tesco (Kidderminster)154893
57 cm18 Jun 2024Tesco (Kidderminster)165216
55 cm25 Jun 2025Downstream Stourton castle and weir177814
55 cm15 Jun 2017Puxton Marsh150561
53 cm18 Jun 2024Tesco (Kidderminster)165216
52 cm13 Jun 2005Kidderminster84976
51 cm25 Jun 2025Downstream Stourton castle and weir177814
51 cm18 Jul 2019Kidderminster154894
50 cm25 Jun 2025Downstream Stourton castle and weir177814
50 cm28 Sept 2011Kidderminster128178

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
Downstream Stourton castle and weir30 Mar 202225 Jun 20252
Tesco (Kidderminster)17 Jul 201918 Jun 20242
Kidderminster26 May 200017 Jun 20249
Puxton Marsh15 Jun 20176 Jun 20233
Cradley Heath5 Jul 20165 Jul 20161
Stourport14 May 199113 Jun 20052
Wolverley15 May 200023 Mar 20053
New Wilden2 Apr 20032 Apr 20031
Wilden21 May 19913 Apr 20023
Whittington Sewage Works15 May 200015 May 20001
Dunsley15 May 199115 May 19911

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

1991–2025

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 95 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
30.8 cm
Median
38 cm
Upper quarter
44 cm
Largest
58 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
3.9 oz (0.11 kg)
Lower quarter
4.1 oz (0.115 kg)
Median
4.2 oz (0.12 kg)
Upper quarter
4.4 oz (0.125 kg)
Heaviest
4.6 oz (0.13 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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