European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Tala Lake

Largest measured european eel: 36 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Tala Lake was 36 cm, recorded at Bullapit on 4 August 2022.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 August 2022Bullapit · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 36 cm
Median length: 31.5 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
36 cm	4 Aug 2022	Bullapit	161837
31.5 cm	12 Oct 1999	Eggbeare	113043
18 cm	1 Oct 1996	Eggbeare	112706

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
Bullapit	5 Jul 1993	4 Aug 2022	2
Eggbeare	30 Jun 1993	12 Oct 1999	3

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

1993–2022

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 18 cm
Lower quarter: 24.8 cm
Median: 31.5 cm
Upper quarter: 33.8 cm
Largest: 36 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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