European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Sheldon Stream

Largest measured european eel: 42 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Sheldon Stream was 42 cm, recorded at Loosemoor (Sp) on 4 July 2013.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 37 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2013Loosemoor (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 42 cm
Median length: 37 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 3

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
42 cm	4 Jul 2013	Loosemoor (Sp)	137360
32 cm	4 Jul 2013	Ashill (Sp)	137355

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
Loosemoor (Sp)	21 May 1997	4 Jul 2013	2
Ashill (Sp)	4 Jul 2013	4 Jul 2013	1
Downstream Hollies (Sp)*	22 May 1997	22 May 1997	1

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

1997–2013

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: 32 cm
Lower quarter: 34.5 cm
Median: 37 cm
Upper quarter: 39.5 cm
Largest: 42 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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