American Eel
- The gear used in this survey does not efficiently capture this species. Results should not be interpreted as a reliable index of abundance.
- This index includes all American Eels >152 mm TL (total length) that are caught in the rivers during the months of April through September.
Data collected after the transition to a new vessel and net (June 2015) have been adjusted by a species-specific calibration factor. Note we were unable to calculate an index for 2020 in the Rappahannock and James rivers because of a pause in sampling due to COVID-19
For more information on how this species is managed please visit the ASMFC website.