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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Timberland Delph

Largest measured european eel: 46.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Timberland Delph was 46.5 cm, recorded at Delph Outfall Upstream Timberland on 20 June 2007.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38 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 Timberland Delph.

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Most recent observation20 June 2007Delph Outfall Upstream Timberland · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
46.5 cm
Median length
38 cm
Fish measured
2
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
46.5 cm20 Jun 2007Delph Outfall Upstream Timberland105716
29.5 cm20 Jun 2007Delph Outfall Upstream Timberland105716

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
Delph Outfall Upstream Timberland1 Jul 199120 Jun 20075
Timberland Fen Upstream1 May 19852 Aug 20024

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

1985–2007

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
29.5 cm
Lower quarter
33.8 cm
Median
38 cm
Upper quarter
42.3 cm
Largest
46.5 cm

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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