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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Twitchen Stream

Largest measured european eel: 52 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Twitchen Stream was 52 cm, recorded at West Molland (Te) on 4 July 2024.

Across 11 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 Twitchen Stream.

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Most recent observation4 July 2024West Molland (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
52 cm
Median length
31.5 cm
Fish measured
11
Survey locations
1

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
52 cm4 Jul 2024West Molland (Te)165682
46 cm12 Jul 2018West Molland (Te)152906
41 cm4 Jul 2008West Molland (Te)111769
37 cm19 Aug 2016West Molland (Te)149074
35 cm12 Jul 2022West Molland (Te)161179
31.5 cm12 Jul 2018West Molland (Te)152906
28 cm19 Aug 2016West Molland (Te)149074
22.5 cm4 Jul 2008West Molland (Te)111769
22.3 cm15 Jun 2007West Molland (Te)107815
20.5 cm12 Jul 2018West Molland (Te)152906

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
West Molland (Te)23 Aug 19964 Jul 202414

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

1996–2024

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.4 cm
Median
31.5 cm
Upper quarter
39 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Twitchen Stream

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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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