European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Swift

Largest measured european eel: 65.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Swift was 65.5 cm, recorded at Churchover on 12 May 1987.

Across 14 measured european eel, the median measured length was 52.1 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 Swift.

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Most recent observation5 April 2006Lutterworth Golf Course · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 65.5 cm
Median length: 52.1 cm
Fish measured: 14
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
65.5 cm	12 May 1987	Churchover	80726
63.5 cm	12 May 1987	Churchover	80726
60 cm	5 Apr 2006	Lutterworth Golf Course	101689
57.5 cm	12 May 1987	Churchover	80726
57 cm	12 May 1987	Brownsover	80729
56 cm	12 May 1987	Brownsover	80729
54.5 cm	12 May 1987	Brownsover	80729
49.8 cm	12 May 1987	Brownsover	80729
48 cm	10 Feb 1992	Churchover	80714
45.8 cm	12 May 1987	Misterton	80725

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
Lutterworth Golf Course	5 Apr 2006	5 Apr 2006	1
Churchover	12 May 1987	10 Feb 1992	2
Brownsover	12 May 1987	10 Feb 1992	2
Misterton	12 May 1987	12 May 1987	1

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

1987–2006

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 32 cm
Lower quarter: 45.2 cm
Median: 52.2 cm
Upper quarter: 57.4 cm
Largest: 65.5 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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