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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cinderford Brook

Largest measured european eel: 60.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cinderford Brook was 60.5 cm, recorded at d/s Lower Soudley on 20 August 1996.

Across 456 measured european eel, the median measured length was 27 cm.

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

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Most recent observation9 September 2025DS Blue Rock Trail · 12 fish
Largest measured european eel
60.5 cm
Median length
27 cm
Fish measured
456
Survey locations
8

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
60.5 cm20 Aug 1996d/s Lower Soudley67341
59 cm25 Sept 2002d/s Lower Soudley65601
58 cm28 Aug 2024Blakeney Recreation Ground167441
53 cm22 Aug 2007d/s Lower Soudley106458
53 cm25 Sept 2002d/s Lower Soudley65601
53 cm20 Aug 1996Upper Soudley25073
52 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
51 cm20 Aug 1996Ruspidge80812
51 cm12 Jul 1995Two Bridges25072
49.9 cm22 Aug 2007Two Bridges106461

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
US Blue Rock Trail9 Sept 20259 Sept 20251
DS Blue Rock Trail9 Sept 20259 Sept 20251
Blakeney Recreation Ground28 Aug 202428 Aug 20241
Two Bridges12 Jul 199527 Aug 202412
Forge Farm27 Aug 202427 Aug 20241
d/s Lower Soudley28 Jul 19925 Sept 20138
Upper Soudley28 Jul 199220 Aug 19962
Ruspidge28 Jul 199220 Aug 19962

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

1992–2025

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 456 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
19 cm
Median
27 cm
Upper quarter
33.5 cm
Largest
60.5 cm

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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