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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Badworthy Brook

Largest measured european eel: 52 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Badworthy Brook was 52 cm, recorded at Badworthy Bridge (Sp) on 28 July 2022.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 July 2022Badworthy Bridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
52 cm
Median length
43 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
1

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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
52 cm28 Jul 2022Badworthy Bridge (Sp)161224
49 cm6 Aug 2013Badworthy Bridge (Sp)137800
37 cm6 Aug 2013Badworthy Bridge (Sp)137800
30.1 cm24 Jul 2007Badworthy Bridge (Sp)106165

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Badworthy Bridge (Sp)5 Aug 199728 Jul 20225

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

1997–2022

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
30.1 cm
Lower quarter
35.3 cm
Median
43 cm
Upper quarter
49.8 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Badworthy Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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