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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Ure Tributaries

Largest measured european eel: 57 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ure Tributaries was 57 cm, recorded at Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge on 20 June 2012.

Across 29 measured european eel, the median measured length was 30 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 Ure Tributaries.

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Most recent observation8 September 2025River Bain, nr Bainbridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
57 cm
Median length
30 cm
Fish measured
29
Survey locations
6

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
57 cm20 Jun 2012Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge134254
55 cm4 Jun 2018Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge152595
55 cm25 Jul 2013River Bain, nr Bainbridge137443
50 cm8 Sept 2025River Bain, nr Bainbridge178552
47 cm12 Sept 2013Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge139673
43 cm10 Jun 2024Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge168790
40 cm4 Jun 2018Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge152595
40 cm3 Jun 2014Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge140995
40 cm18 Jul 2012Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge134759
35 cm2 Aug 2021Walden Beck, West Burton160039

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
River Bain, nr Bainbridge25 Jul 20138 Sept 20252
Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge18 Jul 201210 Jun 20242
Walden Beck, West Burton31 Jul 20012 Aug 20218
Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge6 Aug 20024 Jun 20188
Holbeck at Dene Wood8 Aug 20138 Aug 20131
Bishopdale Beck, Ribba Hall4 Jun 20074 Jun 20071

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

2001–2025

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 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
21 cm
Median
30 cm
Upper quarter
40 cm
Largest
57 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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