RiverFish

European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Small River Lee

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Small River Lee was 60 cm, recorded at Windmill Lane on 11 May 2011.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 46.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1 lb 0.6 oz (0.47 kg).

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

See european eel records across England →

Most recent observation19 August 2015Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
46.1 cm
Fish measured
8
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
60 cm11 May 2011Windmill Lane126196
47.9 cm19 Aug 2015Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey145997
47 cm24 May 2012Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey132538
46.2 cm10 Aug 2006Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey100793
46 cm24 May 2012Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey132538
45 cm15 Aug 2005Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey85559
43 cm25 Oct 2002Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey72648
34 cm15 Aug 2005Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey85559

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey25 Oct 200219 Aug 20155
Windmill Lane11 May 201111 May 20111

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

2002–2015

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
34 cm
Lower quarter
44.5 cm
Median
46.1 cm
Upper quarter
47.2 cm
Largest
60 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
1 lb 0.6 oz (0.47 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Small River Lee

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

3-spined stickleback Perch Roach Dace Gudgeon Minnow

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →