European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Simon Burn

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Simon Burn was 60 cm, recorded at Simon Burn 2 on 22 August 2014.

Across 11 measured european eel, the median measured length was 49 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 July 2026Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate · 6 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm
Median length: 49 cm
Fish measured: 11
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
60 cm	22 Aug 2014	Simon Burn 2	142403
56 cm	7 Jul 2026	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	182214
53 cm	7 Jul 2026	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	182214
53 cm	7 Jul 2026	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	182214
53 cm	22 Aug 2014	Simon Burn 2	142403
49 cm	22 Aug 2014	Simon Burn 2	142403
45 cm	7 Jul 2026	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	182214
43 cm	14 Jul 2008	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	113526
37.4 cm	9 Sept 2011	Simon Burn 2	128491
18 cm	7 Jul 2026	Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	182214

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
Simon Burn at Nunwick Estate	3 Aug 2006	7 Jul 2026	3
Simon Burn 2	30 Jul 1993	22 Aug 2014	3

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

1993–2026

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 15 cm
Lower quarter: 40.2 cm
Median: 49 cm
Upper quarter: 53 cm
Largest: 60 cm

100–199 mm

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500–599 mm

600–699 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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