European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Temple - Marlow

Largest measured european eel: 96.9 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Temple - Marlow was 96.9 cm, recorded at Temple Main on 7 September 2009.

Across 171 measured european eel, the median measured length was 68.6 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 Temple - Marlow.

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Most recent observation27 July 2025Temple Main · 5 fish

Largest measured european eel: 96.9 cm
Median length: 68.6 cm
Fish measured: 171
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
96.9 cm	7 Sept 2009	Temple Main	118987
93 cm	5 Sept 2016	Temple Main	149242
92 cm	27 Jul 2025	Temple Main	178531
92 cm	4 Sept 2017	Temple Main	151477
89 cm	4 Sept 2006	Temple Main	101376
87 cm	3 Sept 2018	Temple Main	153311
86.6 cm	1 Aug 2022	Temple Main	161303
86.5 cm	6 Sept 2004	Temple Main	82543
85.6 cm	7 Sept 2009	Temple Main	118987
85.2 cm	6 Sept 2004	Temple Main	82543

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
Temple Main	1 Sept 1995	27 Jul 2025	24
Temple Weir Pool	1 Sept 1995	1 Sept 2008	5

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

1995–2025

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 171 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.6 cm
Lower quarter: 61.2 cm
Median: 68.6 cm
Upper quarter: 77.5 cm
Largest: 96.9 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Temple - Marlow

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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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