European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Skirden Beck

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Skirden Beck was 55 cm, recorded at Upstream Nook Laithe Farm (Fox Ghyll) on 22 August 2003.

Across 35 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34 cm.

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

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Most recent observation5 August 2014Bolton-by-Bowland · 13 fish

Largest measured european eel: 55 cm
Median length: 34 cm
Fish measured: 35
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
55 cm	22 Aug 2003	Upstream Nook Laithe Farm (Fox Ghyll)	78226
55 cm	19 Aug 1998	Forest Becks d/s bridge	112247
54 cm	19 Aug 1998	Forest Becks d/s bridge	112247
51 cm	23 Aug 1991	Bolton-by-Bowland	112701
49 cm	19 Aug 1998	Bolton-by-Bowland	112271
45 cm	5 Aug 2014	Bolton-by-Bowland	142303
45 cm	5 Aug 2014	Bolton-by-Bowland	142303
45 cm	19 Aug 1998	Forest Becks d/s bridge	112247
43 cm	5 Aug 2014	Bolton-by-Bowland	142303
43 cm	23 Aug 1991	Bolton-by-Bowland	112701

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
Bolton-by-Bowland	23 Aug 1991	5 Aug 2014	3
Upstream Nook Laithe Farm (Fox Ghyll)	22 Aug 2003	22 Aug 2003	1
Forest Becks d/s bridge	19 Aug 1998	1 Aug 2003	2

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

1991–2014

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 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20 cm
Lower quarter: 30 cm
Median: 34 cm
Upper quarter: 43 cm
Largest: 55 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Skirden Beck

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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