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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Sturcombe River

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Sturcombe River was 45 cm, recorded at Creacombe (Sp) on 14 August 2018.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 August 2018Creacombe (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
45 cm
Median length
38 cm
Fish measured
2
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
45 cm14 Aug 2018Creacombe (Sp)153260
31 cm31 Jul 2012Creacombe (Sp)132547

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
Creacombe (Sp)2 Aug 199614 Aug 20184
Crowd Hole (Sp)*2 Aug 19965 Aug 19992

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

1996–2018

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
31 cm
Lower quarter
34.5 cm
Median
38 cm
Upper quarter
41.5 cm
Largest
45 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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