European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the South Drain

Largest measured european eel: 63.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the South Drain was 63.5 cm, recorded at Burtle on 11 August 2008.

Across 19 measured european eel, the median measured length was 48.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 european eel. The median was 11.7 oz (0.332 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12.1 oz (0.342 kg).

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

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Most recent observation12 August 2008Burtle · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 63.5 cm
Median length: 48.5 cm
Fish measured: 19
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
63.5 cm	11 Aug 2008	Burtle	116606
61.5 cm	11 Aug 2008	Burtle	116606
59.5 cm	11 Aug 2008	Shapwick	116603
54 cm	12 Aug 2008	Burtle	116607
53.5 cm	12 Aug 2008	Shapwick	116604
53.5 cm	11 Aug 2008	Burtle	116606
53.5 cm	9 Aug 2008	Burtle	116605
53.5 cm	9 Aug 2008	Shapwick	116601
49 cm	11 Aug 2008	Burtle	116606
48.5 cm	9 Aug 2008	Burtle	116605

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Shapwick	9 Aug 2008	12 Aug 2008	3
Burtle	9 Aug 2008	12 Aug 2008	3

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

2008–2008

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 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 32 cm
Lower quarter: 41.3 cm
Median: 48.5 cm
Upper quarter: 53.5 cm
Largest: 63.5 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 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: 11.4 oz (0.322 kg)
Lower quarter: 11.5 oz (0.327 kg)
Median: 11.7 oz (0.332 kg)
Upper quarter: 11.9 oz (0.337 kg)
Heaviest: 12.1 oz (0.342 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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