European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Upper River Axe

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Upper River Axe was 60 cm, recorded at Yarley Cross on 5 July 1991.

Across 99 measured european eel, the median measured length was 32 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 99 european eel. The median was 2 oz (0.057 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12.9 oz (0.366 kg).

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

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Most recent observation12 April 2005Burcott Mill (Se-05) · 4 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm
Median length: 32 cm
Fish measured: 99
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
60 cm	5 Jul 1991	Yarley Cross	80684
57.5 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
57 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
55.5 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
53 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
53 cm	5 Jul 1991	Yarley Cross	80684
50.5 cm	11 Jul 1991	Glencot	80678
50.5 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
49.5 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700
49 cm	5 Jul 1991	Bleadney	80700

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
Burcott Mill (Se-05)	5 Jul 1991	12 Apr 2005	2
Glencot	11 Jul 1991	11 Jul 1991	1
Yarley Cross	5 Jul 1991	5 Jul 1991	1
Bleadney	5 Jul 1991	5 Jul 1991	1

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

1991–2005

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 99 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 14 cm
Lower quarter: 24.3 cm
Median: 32 cm
Upper quarter: 40 cm
Largest: 60 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 99 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.8 oz (0.0235 kg)
Median: 2 oz (0.057 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.3 oz (0.121 kg)
Heaviest: 12.9 oz (0.366 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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