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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ter (Main Reaches)

Largest measured european eel: 74.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ter (Main Reaches) was 74.6 cm, recorded at Bumford Bridge on 4 May 2007.

Across 272 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 272 european eel. The median was 2 oz (0.057 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 9.3 oz (0.718 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Ter (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation16 May 2025Nounsley Ford · 7 fish
Largest measured european eel
74.6 cm
Median length
33.3 cm
Fish measured
272
Survey locations
5

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
74.6 cm4 May 2007Bumford Bridge105391
55.2 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
54.7 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
54 cm4 May 2007Bumford Bridge105391
53.8 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
53.2 cm2 May 2013Nounsley Ford137067
53 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
52.3 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
51.7 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388
51.3 cm10 May 2007Nounsley Ford105388

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
Nounsley Ford30 Apr 198616 May 202510
Bumford Bridge29 Apr 198612 May 20259
Hatfield Peveral STW12 May 198611 Jun 20016
Crabbs Hill2 May 19866 Jun 20016
A12 Bridge (River Ter)6 May 19863 Jun 19985

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

1986–2025

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 272 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.7 cm
Lower quarter
25.9 cm
Median
33.3 cm
Upper quarter
40.2 cm
Largest
74.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 272 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
1 oz (0.027 kg)
Median
2 oz (0.057 kg)
Upper quarter
3.7 oz (0.1042 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 9.3 oz (0.718 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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