European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Strine

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Strine was 45 cm, recorded at Crudgington on 22 April 2015.

This is the only individual european eel length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation22 April 2015Crudgington · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 5
Survey locations: 4

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
45 cm	22 Apr 2015	Crudgington	144579

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
Crudgington	22 Apr 2015	22 Apr 2015	1
Newport	14 May 1992	19 Jun 1996	2
Buttery Farm	13 May 1993	13 May 1993	1
Crudgington Moor	13 May 1992	13 May 1992	1

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

1992–2015

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 45 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Strine

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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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