European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Trym

Largest measured european eel: 59 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Trym was 59 cm, recorded at Combe Dingle lower on 19 June 2014.

Across 68 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29.8 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 Trym.

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Most recent observation19 June 2014Combe Dingle upper · 49 fish

Largest measured european eel: 59 cm
Median length: 29.8 cm
Fish measured: 68
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
59 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle lower	141612
55 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
54 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
54 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
50 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
48 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
48 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
47 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613
46.5 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle lower	141612
43 cm	19 Jun 2014	Combe Dingle upper	141613

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
Combe Dingle upper	19 Jun 2014	19 Jun 2014	1
Combe Dingle lower	19 Jun 2014	19 Jun 2014	1
Cherry Orchard	19 Jun 2014	19 Jun 2014	1

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

2014–2014

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

314

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 68 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8 cm
Lower quarter: 24.9 cm
Median: 29.8 cm
Upper quarter: 38.3 cm
Largest: 59 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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