European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Whitewater

Largest measured european eel: 70 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Whitewater was 70 cm, recorded at Park Farm on 8 April 2003.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 67.6 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 Whitewater.

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Most recent observation8 April 2009Park Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 70 cm
Median length: 67.6 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
70 cm	8 Apr 2003	Park Farm	75803
67.6 cm	8 Apr 2009	Park Farm	117162
65 cm	8 Apr 2003	Park Farm	75803

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
Park Farm	20 Feb 1991	8 Apr 2009	3
Poland Mill	19 Feb 1992	19 Feb 1992	1
Downstream Riseley Mill	6 Feb 1991	6 Feb 1991	1

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

1991–2009

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 65 cm
Lower quarter: 66.3 cm
Median: 67.6 cm
Upper quarter: 68.8 cm
Largest: 70 cm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Whitewater

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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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