posted on: July 10, 2013
Type: Tidal
Region: North Eastern
Location: North East River
I caught this on a shiner in the North East. (Behind the museum) It was 2 feet long, 3" wide, 4" head. 6" girth. I have never seen an American Eel this big.
DNR Response: Male eels can grow up to 2 feet long, while females grow to 3-5 feet long.