European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Bradley Brook

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bradley Brook was 65 cm, recorded at Winterbourne (Te) on 1 July 2004.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 51.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 european eel. The median was 9.2 oz (0.262 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15.2 oz (0.432 kg).

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

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Most recent observation14 August 2006Winterbourne (Te) · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm
Median length: 51.8 cm
Fish measured: 8
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
65 cm	1 Jul 2004	Winterbourne (Te)	80247
60 cm	1 Jul 2004	Winterbourne (Te)	80247
56.5 cm	14 Aug 2006	Winterbourne (Te)	100686
55 cm	1 Jul 2004	Winterbourne (Te)	80247
48.5 cm	14 Aug 2006	Winterbourne (Te)	100686
47.5 cm	24 Jun 1998	Winterbourne (Te)	77158
47 cm	1 Jul 2004	Winterbourne (Te)	80247
39.7 cm	24 Jun 1998	Winterbourne (Te)	77158

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
Winterbourne (Te)	25 Mar 1993	14 Aug 2006	5

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

1993–2006

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 39.7 cm
Lower quarter: 47.4 cm
Median: 51.8 cm
Upper quarter: 57.4 cm
Largest: 65 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 4.5 oz (0.127 kg)
Lower quarter: 6.9 oz (0.1962 kg)
Median: 9.2 oz (0.262 kg)
Upper quarter: 12.7 oz (0.3605 kg)
Heaviest: 15.2 oz (0.432 kg)

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

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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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