European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Wharfe tributaries

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wharfe tributaries was 45 cm, recorded at Collingham Beck on 6 August 2014.

Across 11 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 Wharfe tributaries.

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Most recent observation6 August 2014Collingham Beck · 8 fish

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm
Median length: 33 cm
Fish measured: 11
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
45 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
40.5 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
36 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
35 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
35 cm	6 Aug 2014	Riffa Beck u/s Wharfe	142161
33 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
29 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
29 cm	6 Aug 2014	Riffa Beck at Riffa Bridge	142155
27 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183
25 cm	6 Aug 2014	Collingham Beck	142183

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Riffa Beck u/s Wharfe	6 Aug 2014	6 Aug 2014	1
Riffa Beck at Riffa Bridge	6 Aug 2014	6 Aug 2014	1
Collingham Beck	13 Jul 2004	6 Aug 2014	3

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

2004–2014

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20 cm
Lower quarter: 28 cm
Median: 33 cm
Upper quarter: 35.5 cm
Largest: 45 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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