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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Synderford

Largest measured european eel: 33.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Synderford was 33.2 cm, recorded at Maudlin Cross (Sp) on 7 June 2021.

Across 22 measured european eel, the median measured length was 23 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 Synderford.

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Most recent observation7 June 2021Maudlin Cross (Sp) · 9 fish
Largest measured european eel
33.2 cm
Median length
23 cm
Fish measured
22
Survey locations
2

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
33.2 cm7 Jun 2021Maudlin Cross (Sp)159896
33 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149
32 cm17 May 2010Maudlin Cross (Sp)121568
31.2 cm7 Jun 2021Maudlin Cross (Sp)159896
31 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149
31 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149
30 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149
28 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149
26.2 cm7 Jun 2021Maudlin Cross (Sp)159896
26 cm2 Jun 2016Maudlin Cross (Sp)148149

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
Maudlin Cross (Sp)31 Jul 19977 Jun 20218
Synderford (Sp)*31 Jul 19978 Jun 20043

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

1997–2021

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13 cm
Lower quarter
16.7 cm
Median
23 cm
Upper quarter
30.8 cm
Largest
33.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Synderford

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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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