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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Worfe

Largest measured european eel: 63.9 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Worfe was 63.9 cm, recorded at Higford on 12 May 1998.

Across 26 measured european eel, the median measured length was 36.5 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 Worfe.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Worfield · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
63.9 cm
Median length
36.5 cm
Fish measured
26
Survey locations
6

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
63.9 cm12 May 1998Higford73771
52 cm14 May 2013Cosford - red carded138852
49 cm24 May 2011Cosford - red carded126583
49 cm19 Sept 2002Rindleford72188
47 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
47 cm6 Aug 2019Cosford - red carded155108
46.2 cm6 Aug 2019Cosford - red carded155108
46 cm24 May 2011Cosford - red carded126583
43 cm18 Jun 2013Stableford138855
39 cm2 Jul 2024Worfield168190

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
Worfield2 Jul 20242 Jul 20241
Cosford - red carded24 May 201128 Jul 20214
Greengates Mill4 Jul 20134 Jul 20131
Stableford18 Jun 201318 Jun 20131
Rindleford13 May 199831 Mar 20043
Higford12 May 199812 May 19981

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

1998–2024

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 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
19 cm
Lower quarter
28 cm
Median
36.5 cm
Upper quarter
46.2 cm
Largest
63.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Worfe

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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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