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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Bramble Brook

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bramble Brook was 33 cm, recorded at Shortridge (Sp) on 2 June 2025.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 28.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 July 2026Shortridge (Sp) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
33 cm
Median length
28.5 cm
Fish measured
12
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
33 cm2 Jun 2025Shortridge (Sp)176852
32 cm6 Jun 2008Shortridge (Sp)111764
30 cm2 Jun 2025Shortridge (Sp)176852
30 cm8 Jul 2019Shortridge (Sp)154735
29.5 cm9 Jun 2014Shortridge (Sp)141170
29 cm9 Jun 2014Shortridge (Sp)141170
28 cm6 Jul 2026Shortridge (Sp)182042
25 cm2 Jun 2025Shortridge (Sp)176852
25 cm9 Jun 2014Shortridge (Sp)141170
17 cm2 Jun 2025Shortridge (Sp)176852

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Shortridge (Sp)19 Jul 19966 Jul 20268

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

1996–2026

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
23 cm
Median
28.5 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
33 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Bramble 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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