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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Budleigh Brook

Largest measured european eel: 46 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Budleigh Brook was 46 cm, recorded at Upstream Sawmills (Sp) on 15 June 2016.

Across 26 measured european eel, the median measured length was 25 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 June 2023Upstream Sawmills (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
46 cm
Median length
25 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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
46 cm15 Jun 2016Upstream Sawmills (Sp)148239
36.5 cm29 Jul 2021Upstream Sawmills (Sp)160691
36 cm28 Aug 2013Kerslake Farm (WFDi)*138328
35.1 cm21 May 2007Upstream Sawmills (Sp)108502
35 cm29 Jul 2021Upstream Sawmills (Sp)160691
34 cm28 Aug 2013Upstream Sawmills (Sp)138327
33.5 cm29 Jul 2021Upstream Sawmills (Sp)160691
32 cm28 Aug 2013Upstream Sawmills (Sp)138327
30.1 cm17 May 2011Upstream Sawmills (Sp)126377
29 cm21 May 2007Upstream Sawmills (Sp)108502

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
Upstream Sawmills (Sp)25 Aug 199814 Jun 20238
Pulhayes Farm (WFDi)**28 Aug 201328 Aug 20131
Kerslake Farm (WFDi)*28 Aug 201328 Aug 20131

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

1998–2023

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 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.1 cm
Lower quarter
19 cm
Median
25 cm
Upper quarter
33.1 cm
Largest
46 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Budleigh 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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