European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Bashall Brook

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bashall Brook was 53 cm, recorded at Stephen Bridge on 6 July 1998.

Across 26 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31 cm.

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

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Most recent observation30 June 2008Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge · 10 fish

Largest measured european eel: 53 cm
Median length: 31 cm
Fish measured: 26
Survey locations: 3

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
53 cm	6 Jul 1998	Stephen Bridge	112229
52 cm	6 Jul 1998	Stephen Bridge	112229
50 cm	6 Jul 1998	Stephen Bridge	112229
49 cm	30 Jun 2008	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	111906
47 cm	30 Jun 2008	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	111906
35 cm	30 Jun 2008	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	111906
35 cm	30 Jun 2008	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	111906
35 cm	8 Aug 2003	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	78516
35 cm	8 Aug 2003	Wetters Bridge	78512
34 cm	30 Jun 2008	Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	111906

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Caravan site upstream Stephens Bridge	8 Aug 2003	30 Jun 2008	2
Wetters Bridge	8 Aug 2003	8 Aug 2003	1
Stephen Bridge	6 Jul 1998	6 Jul 1998	1

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

1998–2008

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 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13 cm
Lower quarter: 27 cm
Median: 31 cm
Upper quarter: 35 cm
Largest: 53 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 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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