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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Wensum (Barbel)

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wensum (Barbel) was 64 cm, recorded at Downstream Taverham Mill (All species) on 20 September 2013.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 european eel. The median was 9.2 oz (0.26 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3.4 oz (0.55 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 Wensum (Barbel).

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Most recent observation24 September 2013Downstream Costessey point (all species) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
64 cm
Median length
29 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
4

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
64 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
60.5 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
44 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
41.2 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
32 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
30 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
28 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
25 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
23.2 cm19 Aug 2010Lenwade Bridge123955
23 cm24 Sept 2013Downstream Costessey point (all species)139347

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 Costessey point (all species)24 Sept 201324 Sept 20131
Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)20 Sept 201320 Sept 20131
Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)12 Sept 201312 Sept 20131
Lenwade Bridge19 Aug 201019 Aug 20101

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

2010–2013

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
21 cm
Lower quarter
23.2 cm
Median
29 cm
Upper quarter
41.9 cm
Largest
64 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 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
0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Median
9.2 oz (0.26 kg)
Upper quarter
1 lb 2.1 oz (0.5125 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 3.4 oz (0.55 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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