European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Well Creek

Largest measured european eel: 58.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 58.2 cm, recorded at Salters Lode on 12 July 2011.

Across 80 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 19 european eel. The median was 4.4 oz (0.125 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.58 kg).

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

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Most recent observation25 May 2023Salters Lode · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 58.2 cm
Median length: 38.4 cm
Fish measured: 80
Survey locations: 7

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
58.2 cm	12 Jul 2011	Salters Lode	126924
58.2 cm	12 Jul 2011	Salters Lode	126924
58.1 cm	24 May 2017	Outwell Common	150470
53.4 cm	25 May 2023	Salters Lode	162392
53.1 cm	23 May 2017	Marmont Priory	150511
52.5 cm	25 May 2017	Salters Lode	150463
52.3 cm	12 Jul 2011	Salters Lode	126924
48.2 cm	23 May 2023	Outwell Common	162391
47 cm	20 Jun 2006	Salters Lode	99663
47 cm	20 Jun 2006	Salters Lode	99663

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
Salters Lode	3 May 1989	25 May 2023	9
Outwell Common	5 May 1989	23 May 2023	5
Marmont Priory	23 May 1994	23 May 2017	3
Aqueduct Bridge	30 May 1991	21 Jun 2006	3
Upwell	25 Apr 1989	2 Jun 1994	3
Boundry Farm	5 Jun 1991	1 Jun 1994	2
Walsingham Fen	8 May 1989	25 May 1994	3

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

1989–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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299

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 80 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 16.4 cm
Lower quarter: 34.4 cm
Median: 38.4 cm
Upper quarter: 43.2 cm
Largest: 58.2 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 19 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.1 oz (0.0875 kg)
Median: 4.4 oz (0.125 kg)
Upper quarter: 8.7 oz (0.248 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.58 kg)

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

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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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