European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cherry Brook

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cherry Brook was 60 cm, recorded at Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te) on 21 July 2026.

Across 10 measured european eel, the median measured length was 46.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 July 2026Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te) · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm
Median length: 46.8 cm
Fish measured: 10
Survey locations: 2

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
60 cm	21 Jul 2026	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	182316
55 cm	9 Oct 2009	Lr Cherry Brook Bridge (5 min) and (Sp)	119260
52.5 cm	10 Jul 2019	Lr Cherry Brook Bridge (5 min) and (Sp)	154793
52 cm	23 Jul 2010	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	123560
49.5 cm	9 Jul 2018	Lr Cherry Brook Bridge (5 min) and (Sp)	152903
44 cm	9 Oct 2009	Lr Cherry Brook Bridge (5 min) and (Sp)	119260
38 cm	21 Jul 2026	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	182316
30.1 cm	6 Jul 2018	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	152902
29.3 cm	8 Aug 2007	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	106762
23.1 cm	17 Jul 2008	Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	111909

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
Hr Cherry Brook Bridge (Te)	21 Jun 1996	21 Jul 2026	12
Lr Cherry Brook Bridge (5 min) and (Sp)	21 Jun 1996	10 Jul 2019	6

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.

296

097

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299

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102

203

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209

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218

119

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126

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 23.1 cm
Lower quarter: 32.1 cm
Median: 46.8 cm
Upper quarter: 52.4 cm
Largest: 60 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 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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