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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Twyver

Largest measured european eel: 52 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Twyver was 52 cm, recorded at Stewarts Mill Lane on 6 June 1995.

Across 65 measured european eel, the median measured length was 22 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 Twyver.

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Most recent observation7 June 2018Gloucester Rugby Club · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
52 cm
Median length
22 cm
Fish measured
65
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
52 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
50 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
48.5 cm14 Jun 2013Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre139118
48 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
48 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
43 cm14 Jun 2013Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre139118
43 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
43 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899
40 cm14 Jun 2013Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre139118
39 cm6 Jun 1995Stewarts Mill Lane80899

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
Gloucester Rugby Club1 Jul 20147 Jun 20183
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre14 Jun 201314 Jun 20131
Stewarts Mill Lane6 Jun 19956 Jun 19951

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

1995–2018

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 65 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.2 cm
Lower quarter
9.5 cm
Median
22 cm
Upper quarter
34 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Twyver

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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