European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Win

Largest measured european eel: 70.9 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Win was 70.9 cm, recorded at East Burton (Win) on 28 July 2004.

Across 278 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 67 european eel. The median was 1.1 oz (0.032 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3 oz (0.538 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 Win.

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Most recent observation10 June 2025East Burton (Win) · 7 fish

Largest measured european eel: 70.9 cm
Median length: 24 cm
Fish measured: 278
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
70.9 cm	28 Jul 2004	East Burton (Win)	80670
60.1 cm	28 Jul 2004	East Burton (Win)	80670
47.3 cm	8 Jul 2005	East Burton (Win)	85230
46.2 cm	7 Jul 2015	East Burton (Win)	145335
45.5 cm	25 Jul 2011	East Burton (Win)	127220
44 cm	6 Jul 2017	East Burton (Win)	150861
42.3 cm	7 Jul 2015	East Burton (Win)	145335
42 cm	10 Jun 2025	East Burton (Win)	176872
38.7 cm	28 Jul 2004	East Burton (Win)	80670
38 cm	6 Jul 2017	East Burton (Win)	150861

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
East Burton (Win)	28 Jul 2004	10 Jun 2025	12

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

2004–2025

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 278 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.3 cm
Lower quarter: 19 cm
Median: 24 cm
Upper quarter: 30.5 cm
Largest: 70.9 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

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300–399 mm

400–499 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 67 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.5 oz (0.013 kg)
Median: 1.1 oz (0.032 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.2 oz (0.0615 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 3 oz (0.538 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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