European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Wriggle River

Largest measured european eel: 69.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wriggle River was 69.5 cm, recorded at Upstream Mill House, Yetminster on 19 August 1993.

Across 14 measured european eel, the median measured length was 39 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 european eel. The median was 3.2 oz (0.09 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.752 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 May 2011Chetnole (Se-04) · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 69.5 cm
Median length: 39 cm
Fish measured: 14
Survey locations: 6

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
69.5 cm	19 Aug 1993	Upstream Mill House, Yetminster	79985
51 cm	19 Aug 1993	Upstream Mill House, Yetminster	79985
49.5 cm	11 May 2011	Chetnole (Se-04)	126205
47.5 cm	10 Aug 1993	Chetnole Church	79983
46.5 cm	11 May 2011	Chetnole (Se-04)	126205
42.5 cm	4 Aug 1993	U/s Peter's Hole	79988
39 cm	18 Jul 2006	Upstream River Yeo Confl. Bradford Abbas (Te)	100279
39 cm	11 Aug 1993	Downstream Heneford Mill	79980
33 cm	12 Jul 2005	Upstream River Yeo Confl. Bradford Abbas (Te)	85033
30 cm	14 Jul 2010	Upstream River Yeo Confl. Bradford Abbas (Te)	122843

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Chetnole (Se-04)	11 May 2011	11 May 2011	1
Upstream River Yeo Confl. Bradford Abbas (Te)	3 Aug 1993	14 Jul 2010	4
Upstream Mill House, Yetminster	19 Aug 1993	19 Aug 1993	1
Downstream Heneford Mill	11 Aug 1993	11 Aug 1993	1
Chetnole Church	10 Aug 1993	10 Aug 1993	1
U/s Peter's Hole	4 Aug 1993	4 Aug 1993	1

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

1993–2011

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 24.5 cm
Lower quarter: 29.3 cm
Median: 39 cm
Upper quarter: 47.3 cm
Largest: 69.5 cm

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 9 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.9 oz (0.025 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.3 oz (0.038 kg)
Median: 3.2 oz (0.09 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.4 oz (0.182 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.752 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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