European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Addlestone Bourne

Largest measured european eel: 71.8 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Addlestone Bourne was 71.8 cm, recorded at Crockford Bridge on 12 October 1989.

Across 39 measured european eel, the median measured length was 55.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation26 June 2023Chobham Recreation Ground · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 71.8 cm
Median length: 55.3 cm
Fish measured: 39
Survey locations: 4

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
71.8 cm	12 Oct 1989	Crockford Bridge	116982
70.7 cm	12 Oct 1989	Crockford Bridge	116982
67.5 cm	20 Jul 2006	Crockford Bridge	100207
67 cm	20 Jul 2006	Crockford Bridge	100207
66.4 cm	12 Oct 1989	Crockford Bridge	116982
65 cm	18 Jun 1990	Crockford Bridge	116989
64 cm	20 Jul 2006	Crockford Bridge	100207
63.5 cm	18 Jun 1990	Crockford Bridge	116989
63 cm	19 Jun 1990	Mitizens Farm	117034
62.5 cm	12 Oct 1989	Crockford Bridge	116982

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.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Chobham Recreation Ground	26 Jun 2023	26 Jun 2023	1
Mitizens Farm	1 Nov 1989	17 Jul 2014	4
Woburn Park	3 Aug 2006	3 Aug 2006	1
Crockford Bridge	12 Oct 1989	20 Jul 2006	5

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

1989–2023

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 39 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20 cm
Lower quarter: 44.5 cm
Median: 55.3 cm
Upper quarter: 62.4 cm
Largest: 71.8 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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