European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Sixteen Foot Drain

Largest measured european eel: 39.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Sixteen Foot Drain was 39.6 cm, recorded at Bedlam Bridge on 5 July 2011.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 1.8 oz (0.05 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2.8 oz (0.08 kg).

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

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Most recent observation5 July 2011Bedlam Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 39.6 cm
Median length: 38.8 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 8

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
39.6 cm	5 Jul 2011	Bedlam Bridge	126828
38 cm	6 Jun 2006	Bedlam Bridge	90908

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
Bedlam Bridge	24 Jul 1987	5 Jul 2011	5
Chapel of Ease Farm	27 Jul 1987	23 Aug 1999	5
Fincham Farm	23 Jul 1987	19 Aug 1999	4
Cottons Corner	29 Jul 1987	11 Aug 1994	4
Riverside Lodge	9 Aug 1991	9 Aug 1994	2
Boots Bridge	21 Jul 1987	25 Jul 1994	3
Honey Bridge	22 Jul 1987	21 Jul 1994	3
White Bridge	17 Jul 1987	20 Jul 1994	3

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

1987–2011

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

787

088

089

090

891

092

293

894

095

096

097

098

299

000

001

002

003

004

005

106

007

008

009

010

111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 38 cm
Lower quarter: 38.4 cm
Median: 38.8 cm
Upper quarter: 39.2 cm
Largest: 39.6 cm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.2 oz (0.035 kg)
Median: 1.8 oz (0.05 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.3 oz (0.065 kg)
Heaviest: 2.8 oz (0.08 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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