RiverFish

European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Streams to Humber

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Streams to Humber was 65 cm, recorded at Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4 on 25 September 2005.

Across 381 measured european eel, the median measured length was 21 cm.

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

See european eel records across England →

Most recent observation2 June 2025Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4 · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
65 cm
Median length
21 cm
Fish measured
381
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
65 cm25 Sept 2005Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES487756
59 cm30 Sept 2004Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES483678
57 cm24 Oct 2006Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4102400
49 cm24 Oct 2006Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4102400
48 cm16 Oct 2007Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4108651
47.5 cm24 Oct 2006Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES4102400
47.3 cm9 Sept 2008Beckside Farm, Mill Beck FOULNES3115808
47 cm16 Oct 2007Beckside Farm, Mill Beck FOULNES3108659
47 cm25 Sept 2005Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES487756
46 cm25 Sept 2005Beckside Farm, Mill Beck FOULNES387782

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
Sand Bridge, Mires Beck, nr Ellerker FOULNES410 Oct 20022 Jun 202513
Beckside Farm, Mill Beck FOULNES310 Oct 20022 Jun 202513
Pool Beck9 Sept 20089 Sept 20081

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

2002–2025

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 381 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
15 cm
Median
21 cm
Upper quarter
30.5 cm
Largest
65 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Streams to Humber

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

Stone loach 3-spined stickleback Roach Brown / sea trout Flounder Bullhead

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 →