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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Wicken Lode

Largest measured european eel: 52.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wicken Lode was 52.5 cm, recorded at Wicken on 26 June 2003.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 48.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 13.2 oz (0.375 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 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 Wicken Lode.

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Most recent observation9 July 2010Wicken · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
52.5 cm
Median length
48.8 cm
Fish measured
2
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
52.5 cm26 Jun 2003Wicken76503
45 cm9 Jul 2010Wicken122694

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
Wicken9 Oct 19849 Jul 20105
Burwell Lode Confluence23 Oct 19905 Jun 19973

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

1984–2010

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
45 cm
Lower quarter
46.9 cm
Median
48.8 cm
Upper quarter
50.6 cm
Largest
52.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
8.8 oz (0.25 kg)
Lower quarter
11 oz (0.3125 kg)
Median
13.2 oz (0.375 kg)
Upper quarter
15.4 oz (0.4375 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wicken Lode

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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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