Description
The European Eel is a species of eel, a snake-like fish. They are normally 2-3 ft (60-90 cm) long and rarely reach more than 3ft (1m).
While their lifespan in the wild has not been determined, captives have lived for over 80 years. A specimen known as ‘the Brantevik Eel’ lived for 155 years in the well of a family home in Brantevik, a fishing village in southern Sweden.
Much of the European Eel’s life history was a mystery for centuries, as fishermen never caught anything they could identify as a young eel. Unlike many other migrating fish, eels begin their life cycle in the ocean and spend most of their lives in fresh inland water, returning to the ocean to spawn and die.
In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, European Eel can be found in the following reserves:
Summary
Habitats
European Eel can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Minnow, Bloodworm, Redworm, Cheese, and Wafters - White can be used to lure and catch European Eel in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The European Eel has the following traits:
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Night Owl:
More active at night.
Tips for catching European Eel
Preferred Bait
The European Eel preferes Minnow as bait. If you use Minnow you have the best chance of cathing a European Eel.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a European Eel is during Nighttime.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile | 10, 9 and 8 |
| 🥉Bronze | 7 and 6 |
| 🥈Silver | 5 and 4 |
| 🥇Gold | 3 and 2 |
| 💎Diamond | 1 |