European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Byne Brook

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Byne Brook was 64 cm, recorded at Strefford on 27 June 2013.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 49 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 June 2013Strefford · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 64 cm
Median length: 49 cm
Fish measured: 8
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
64 cm	27 Jun 2013	Strefford	136899
53 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
53 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
49 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
49 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
26 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
26 cm	22 Jun 2000	Strefford	15660
21.5 cm	21 Aug 2012	Affcot Manor Farm	132932

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
Strefford	1 Jul 1993	27 Jun 2013	3
Affcot Manor Farm	1 Jul 1993	21 Aug 2012	2
Wolverton	1 Jul 1993	1 Jul 1993	1

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

1993–2013

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: 21.5 cm
Lower quarter: 26 cm
Median: 49 cm
Upper quarter: 53 cm
Largest: 64 cm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 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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