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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Tillingham

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tillingham was 50 cm, recorded at Ludley Farm on 24 July 2013.

Across 95 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.5 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 Tillingham.

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Most recent observation16 June 2016Ludley Farm · 13 fish
Largest measured european eel
50 cm
Median length
28.5 cm
Fish measured
95
Survey locations
3

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
50 cm24 Jul 2013Ludley Farm137419
47 cm24 Jul 2013Hayesland Cottage137400
46 cm24 Jul 2013Hayesland Cottage137400
46 cm24 Jul 2013Hayesland Cottage137400
44 cm24 Jul 2013Ludley Farm137419
44 cm24 Jul 2013Ludley Farm137419
42 cm24 Jul 2013Hayesland Cottage137400
41.5 cm24 Jul 2013Hayesland Cottage137400
40 cm24 Jul 2013Ludley Farm137419
38 cm16 Jun 2016Ludley Farm148264

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
Ludley Farm24 Jul 201316 Jun 20162
Heronry16 Jun 201616 Jun 20161
Hayesland Cottage24 Jul 201324 Jul 20131

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

2013–2016

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 95 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.8 cm
Median
28.5 cm
Upper quarter
33.4 cm
Largest
50 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Tillingham

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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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