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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Weaver

Largest measured european eel: 38.4 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Weaver was 38.4 cm, recorded at Downstream Weaver Bridge on 24 May 2016.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 27 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 Weaver.

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Most recent observation22 May 2026Downstream Weaver Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
38.4 cm
Median length
27 cm
Fish measured
7
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
38.4 cm24 May 2016Downstream Weaver Bridge148079
32 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
28 cm24 May 2016Downstream Weaver Bridge148079
27 cm22 May 2026Downstream Weaver Bridge181857
26.1 cm16 Jul 2008Garlandhayes (Sp)111892
23 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
17 cm18 Jun 2019Garlandhayes (Sp)154688

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
Downstream Weaver Bridge24 May 201622 May 20262
Garlandhayes (Sp)15 Aug 199718 Jun 20194

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

1997–2026

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
17 cm
Lower quarter
24.6 cm
Median
27 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
38.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Weaver

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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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →