European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Asheldham Brook

Largest measured european eel: 38 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Asheldham Brook was 38 cm, recorded at Asheldham Brook Spatial on 24 April 2003.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 european eel. The median was 2.6 oz (0.074 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.9 oz (0.138 kg).

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

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Most recent observation24 April 2003Asheldham Brook Spatial · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 38 cm
Median length: 34 cm
Fish measured: 3
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
38 cm	24 Apr 2003	Asheldham Brook Spatial	79276
34 cm	24 Apr 2003	Asheldham Brook Spatial	79276
26.5 cm	24 Apr 2003	Asheldham Brook Spatial	79276

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
Asheldham Brook Spatial	24 Apr 2003	24 Apr 2003	1
Brook Farm	16 Feb 1999	16 Feb 1999	1
Bovills Marsh	16 Feb 1999	16 Feb 1999	1
Grange Outfall	2 Oct 1986	2 Oct 1986	1

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

1986–2003

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

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299

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103

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26.5 cm
Lower quarter: 30.3 cm
Median: 34 cm
Upper quarter: 36 cm
Largest: 38 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.4 oz (0.04 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 oz (0.057 kg)
Median: 2.6 oz (0.074 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.7 oz (0.106 kg)
Heaviest: 4.9 oz (0.138 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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