European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Whittlesey Dyke

Largest measured european eel: 60.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Whittlesey Dyke was 60.6 cm, recorded at Engine Farm on 28 June 2017.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 47.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 15.9 oz (0.45 kg).

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

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Most recent observation28 June 2017Engine Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60.6 cm
Median length: 47.8 cm
Fish measured: 2
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
60.6 cm	28 Jun 2017	Engine Farm	150707
35 cm	26 Jul 2011	Ashline Lock	127125

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
Engine Farm	1 Jun 1987	28 Jun 2017	3
Ashline Lock	15 May 1987	26 Jul 2011	3
Burnthouse Bridge	5 Jun 1987	5 Jul 1994	3
Angle Corner Bridge	21 May 1987	27 Jun 1991	2

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

1987–2017

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 35 cm
Lower quarter: 41.4 cm
Median: 47.8 cm
Upper quarter: 54.2 cm
Largest: 60.6 cm

300–399 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 15.9 oz (0.45 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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