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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Washburn

Largest measured european eel: 63 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Washburn was 63 cm, recorded at Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8) on 1 September 2011.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 54.8 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 Washburn.

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Most recent observation1 September 2011Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
63 cm
Median length
54.8 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
2

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
63 cm1 Sept 2011Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)147705
59 cm1 Sept 2011Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)147705
56 cm18 Sept 2008Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)120099
53.5 cm18 Sept 2008Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)120099
53 cm18 Sept 2008Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)120099
48 cm18 Sept 2008Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)120099

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
Upstream Leathley Bridge (YW HMWB site 8)18 Sept 20081 Sept 20112
Leathley Bridge9 Mar 199714 Aug 20034

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

1997–2011

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
48 cm
Lower quarter
53.1 cm
Median
54.8 cm
Upper quarter
58.3 cm
Largest
63 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Washburn

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

Brown / sea trout Stone loach Minnow Bullhead Perch Rainbow trout

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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