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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Wash

Largest measured european eel: 50.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wash was 50.5 cm, recorded at Washbourne Bridge (Sp) on 17 September 2012.

Across 37 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33 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 Wash.

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Most recent observation11 June 2024Washbourne Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
50.5 cm
Median length
33 cm
Fish measured
37
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
50.5 cm17 Sept 2012Washbourne Bridge (Sp)133643
50 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
48 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
44 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
43.5 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
43.5 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
43 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
42 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
42 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250
38 cm30 Aug 2013Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*138250

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
Washbourne Bridge (Sp)17 Sept 201211 Jun 20243
Tuckenhay Mill (WFDi)*30 Aug 201330 Aug 20131
Tuckenhay (Sp)*20 Jun 200220 Jun 20021

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

2002–2024

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 37 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8 cm
Lower quarter
28 cm
Median
33 cm
Upper quarter
38 cm
Largest
50.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wash

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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