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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Webburn

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Webburn was 47 cm, recorded at Mistresses Piece (Sp) on 29 July 2016.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 36.8 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 Webburn.

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Most recent observation21 August 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
47 cm
Median length
36.8 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
1

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
47 cm29 Jul 2016Mistresses Piece (Sp)148719
45 cm22 Aug 2017Mistresses Piece (Sp)151411
40 cm4 Sept 2008Mistresses Piece (Sp)113999
37.5 cm29 Jul 2016Mistresses Piece (Sp)148719
36 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
35.5 cm4 Aug 2014Mistresses Piece (Sp)142068
34 cm21 Aug 2024Mistresses Piece (Sp)167091
30 cm4 Aug 2014Mistresses Piece (Sp)142068

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
Mistresses Piece (Sp)24 Jun 199621 Aug 20248

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

1996–2024

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
30 cm
Lower quarter
35.1 cm
Median
36.8 cm
Upper quarter
41.3 cm
Largest
47 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Webburn

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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