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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Wolf

Largest measured european eel: 46.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wolf was 46.5 cm, recorded at Godford Mill (Sp) on 15 June 2023.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 40 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 Wolf.

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Most recent observation15 June 2023Godford Mill (Sp) · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
46.5 cm
Median length
40 cm
Fish measured
6
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
46.5 cm15 Jun 2023Godford Mill (Sp)164002
43.5 cm20 May 2011Godford Mill (Sp)126362
42.5 cm15 Jun 2023Godford Mill (Sp)164002
37.5 cm15 Jun 2023Godford Mill (Sp)164002
30 cm13 Jun 2016Godford Mill (Sp)148247
24 cm13 Jun 2016Godford Mill (Sp)148247

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
Godford Mill (Sp)11 Sept 199815 Jun 20235

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

1998–2023

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
24 cm
Lower quarter
31.9 cm
Median
40 cm
Upper quarter
43.3 cm
Largest
46.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wolf

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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