European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Tarnbrook Wyre

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tarnbrook Wyre was 60 cm, recorded at Ouzel Thorn Bridge on 4 August 1992.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 56.5 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 Tarnbrook Wyre.

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Most recent observation22 June 2017Ouzel Thorn Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm
Median length: 56.5 cm
Fish measured: 4
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
60 cm	4 Aug 1992	Ouzel Thorn Bridge	113904
60 cm	30 Jul 1992	1km Upstream Main Road Bridge	113902
53 cm	17 Aug 2005	Upstream Abbeystead Reservoir	87317
24 cm	22 Jun 2017	Ouzel Thorn Bridge	150768

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
Ouzel Thorn Bridge	4 Aug 1992	22 Jun 2017	3
Upstream Abbeystead Reservoir	17 Aug 2005	17 Aug 2005	1
50m Upstream Mountain Rescue Post	4 Aug 1992	4 Aug 1992	1
1km Upstream Main Road Bridge	30 Jul 1992	30 Jul 1992	1

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

1992–2017

Survey records by year

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

392

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105

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117

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 24 cm
Lower quarter: 45.8 cm
Median: 56.5 cm
Upper quarter: 60 cm
Largest: 60 cm

200–299 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tarnbrook Wyre

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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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