Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aal | Germany · German | Reference |
| American eel | Bahamas | Reference |
| American eel | Belize | Reference |
| American eel | Cuba | Reference |
| American eel | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| American eel | United States | Reference |
| American eel | Global | Reference |
| Amerikanischer Aal | Germany · German | Reference |
| Anguila | Costa Rica · Spanish | Reference |
| Anguila | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Anguila | Puerto Rico · Spanish | Reference |
| Anguila americana | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Anguila americana | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Anguille | Martinique · French | Reference |
| Anguille américaine | France · French | Reference |
| Anguille d'Amérique | Canada · French | Reference |
| Anguille d'Amérique | Global · French | Reference |
| Common eel | Barbados | Reference |
| Common eel | Cuba | Reference |
| Common eel | Neth Antilles | Reference |
| Common eel | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Eel | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Elver (joven) | Cuba | Reference |
| Enguia | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Enguia-americana | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Freshwater eel | Cuba | Reference |
| Freshwater eel | United States | Reference |
| Silver eel | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Anguilla · Antigua Barbuda · Aruba · Bahamas · Barbados · Belize · Bermuda · Canada · Cayman Is. · Colombia · Costa Rica · Cuba · Curacao · Dominica · Dominican Rep. · Greenland · Grenada · Guadeloupe · Guatemala · Haiti · Honduras · Jamaica · Martinique · Mexico · Montserrat · Nicaragua · Panama · Puerto Rico · St Kitts Nevis · St Lucia · St Maarten (NL) · St Martin (FR) · St Pierre Miq. · St Vincent Gren · Trinidad Tobago · Turks Caicos Is · United States · Venezuela · Virgin Is. (GB) · Virgin Is. (US)
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.