European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Rockbeare Stream

Largest measured european eel: 31 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Rockbeare Stream was 31 cm, recorded at Fordfarm Bridge (Sp) on 16 May 2023.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 29.5 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Rockbeare Stream.

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Most recent observation16 May 2023Fordfarm Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 31 cm
Median length: 29.5 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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
31 cm	16 May 2023	Fordfarm Bridge (Sp)	162328
28 cm	28 May 2013	Fordfarm Bridge (Sp)	137113

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Fordfarm Bridge (Sp)	12 May 1997	16 May 2023	4
Younghayes (Sp)*	12 May 1997	22 May 2000	2

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

1997–2023

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 28 cm
Lower quarter: 28.8 cm
Median: 29.5 cm
Upper quarter: 30.3 cm
Largest: 31 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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