European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cliff Brook

Largest measured european eel: 41 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cliff Brook was 41 cm, recorded at Wecl05 on 10 June 2015.

Across 83 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation15 May 2025Wecl05 · 14 fish

Largest measured european eel: 41 cm
Median length: 24.5 cm
Fish measured: 83
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
41 cm	10 Jun 2015	Wecl05	144893
40 cm	26 Jun 2006	Wecl05	100830
38 cm	26 Jun 2006	Wecl05	100830
36 cm	9 Aug 2007	Wecl05	108119
35 cm	17 Jun 2009	Wecl05	120515
34.5 cm	15 May 2025	Wecl05	179817
33 cm	17 Jun 2009	Wecl05	120515
33 cm	17 Jun 2009	Wecl05	120515
33 cm	9 Aug 2007	Wecl05	108119
32.5 cm	15 May 2025	Wecl05	179817

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
Wecl05	26 Jun 2006	15 May 2025	6

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

2006–2025

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 83 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 11 cm
Lower quarter: 20.3 cm
Median: 24.5 cm
Upper quarter: 29.3 cm
Largest: 41 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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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