European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Challons Combe Stream

Largest measured european eel: 34 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Challons Combe Stream was 34 cm, recorded at Easton (Sp) on 25 July 2013.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 18 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 July 2022Easton (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 34 cm
Median length: 18 cm
Fish measured: 9
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
34 cm	25 Jul 2013	Easton (Sp)	137510
25 cm	25 Jul 2013	Easton (Sp)	137510
22.6 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
19 cm	14 Jul 2022	Easton (Sp)	161181
18 cm	25 Jul 2013	Easton (Sp)	137510
16.1 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
12.1 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
11 cm	25 Jul 2013	Easton (Sp)	137510
8 cm	25 Jul 2013	Easton (Sp)	137510

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
Easton (Sp)	13 Aug 1997	14 Jul 2022	5

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

1997–2022

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8 cm
Lower quarter: 12.1 cm
Median: 18 cm
Upper quarter: 22.6 cm
Largest: 34 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 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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