European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Tidal Waveney

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Waveney was 33 cm, recorded at Beccles Boat Yards on 25 February 2016.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29.5 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 Tidal Waveney.

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Most recent observation25 February 2016Beccles Boat Yards · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm
Median length: 29.5 cm
Fish measured: 3
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
33 cm	25 Feb 2016	Beccles Boat Yards	147871
29.5 cm	6 Mar 2013	Beccles Boat Yards	135638
27.8 cm	25 Feb 2015	Beccles Boat Yards	144441

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
Beccles Boat Yards	6 Mar 2013	25 Feb 2016	3
Upstream Oulton Dyke	23 Oct 1996	23 Oct 1996	1
Oulton Dyke	2 Nov 1994	2 Nov 1994	1
Aldeby Swing Bridge	14 Oct 1987	14 Oct 1987	1
Somerleyton Marshes	12 Oct 1987	12 Oct 1987	1

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

1987–2016

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 27.8 cm
Lower quarter: 28.7 cm
Median: 29.5 cm
Upper quarter: 31.3 cm
Largest: 33 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

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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