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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Swilgate

Largest measured european eel: 62.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Swilgate was 62.6 cm, recorded at Rails Meadow on 8 September 2016.

Across 882 measured european eel, the median measured length was 25 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 Swilgate.

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Most recent observation23 August 2024Rails Meadow · 15 fish
Largest measured european eel
62.6 cm
Median length
25 cm
Fish measured
882
Survey locations
7

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
62.6 cm8 Sept 2016Rails Meadow149243
57 cm1 Aug 2012D/s of weir (tidal)133208
56.2 cm1 Aug 2012D/s of weir (tidal)133208
55 cm1 Aug 2012D/s of weir (tidal)133208
55 cm28 Aug 2002D/s of weir (tidal)55930
54 cm11 Jun 2004D/s of weir (tidal)80102
52.5 cm10 Oct 2013Rails Meadow139378
50.3 cm1 Aug 2012D/s of weir (tidal)133208
50 cm21 Oct 1998Gander Lane76546
47 cm1 Aug 2012D/s of weir (tidal)133208

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
Rails Meadow10 Oct 201323 Aug 20246
Prior's Park10 Oct 20138 Sept 20162
D/s of weir (tidal)28 Aug 20028 Aug 20146
Elmstone Hardwicke18 May 199216 May 20144
Tredington20 Jan 19767 May 20147
Manor Farm Industrial Estate21 Oct 199821 Oct 19981
Gander Lane20 Jan 197621 Oct 19984

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

1976–2024

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 882 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.1 cm
Lower quarter
18 cm
Median
25 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
62.6 cm

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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