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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River US Wissey

Largest measured european eel: 69 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River US Wissey was 69 cm, recorded at South Pickenham on 10 April 2007.

Across 18 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 14 european eel. The median was 3 oz (0.085 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.75 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River US Wissey.

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Most recent observation18 April 2024Hilborough Ford · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
69 cm
Median length
38.6 cm
Fish measured
18
Survey locations
8

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
69 cm10 Apr 2007South Pickenham105027
60 cm10 Apr 2007Hilborough Ford105032
56 cm17 Apr 2024Watermill Farm164715
53.2 cm11 Apr 2012South Pickenham131035
52.1 cm16 Apr 2024South Pickenham164717
45.3 cm21 May 2015South Pickenham144756
44.9 cm23 Apr 2012Watermill Farm131118
43.5 cm17 Apr 2012Hilborough Ford131082
41 cm18 Apr 2024Hilborough Ford164710
36.2 cm17 Apr 2024Watermill Farm164715

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
Hilborough Ford12 Mar 199018 Apr 20247
Watermill Farm21 Feb 199017 Apr 20244
South Pickenham5 Feb 199016 Apr 20248
Hilborough Mill13 Mar 199016 Feb 20004
Bodney Meadows16 Feb 199027 Jan 19932
Borough Fen14 Mar 199026 Jan 19932
Ickburgh Plantation20 Feb 199020 Jan 19932
Buckenham Toft14 Feb 19907 Jan 19932

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

1990–2024

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20.9 cm
Lower quarter
31.9 cm
Median
38.6 cm
Upper quarter
50.4 cm
Largest
69 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 14 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Lower quarter
1.9 oz (0.0525 kg)
Median
3 oz (0.085 kg)
Upper quarter
6.6 oz (0.188 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 10.5 oz (0.75 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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