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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Torver Beck

Largest measured european eel: 53.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Torver Beck was 53.5 cm, recorded at 415.50 Sunny Bank on 19 July 2016.

Across 211 measured european eel, the median measured length was 22.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation16 July 2024415.50 Sunny Bank · 14 fish
Largest measured european eel
53.5 cm
Median length
22.5 cm
Fish measured
211
Survey locations
4

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
53.5 cm19 Jul 2016415.50 Sunny Bank148551
53 cm16 Jul 2024415.50 Sunny Bank166880
52 cm8 Sept 2021415.50 Sunny Bank160217
51 cm12 Sept 2013415.50 Sunny Bank138669
51 cm12 Sept 2013415.50 Sunny Bank138669
50.5 cm12 Sept 2013415.50 Sunny Bank138669
50 cm8 Sept 2021415.50 Sunny Bank160217
48 cm8 Sept 2021415.50 Sunny Bank160217
47.5 cm22 Sept 2009415.50 Sunny Bank120431
47.5 cm22 Sept 2009415.50 Sunny Bank120431

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.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
415.50 Sunny Bank28 Sept 199316 Jul 202417
415.60 At Sunny Bank CPUE4 Jul 202326 Jun 20242
416.00 Beck Stones5 Jul 19993 Aug 20112
417.00 Scar Head22 Sept 199322 Sept 19931

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

1993–2024

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 211 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
15 cm
Median
22.5 cm
Upper quarter
35.5 cm
Largest
53.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Torver Beck

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

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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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