European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cowbridge Drain

Largest measured european eel: 71.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cowbridge Drain was 71.5 cm, recorded at Kelsey Bridge on 20 July 2011.

Across 5 measured european eel, the median measured length was 55.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 July 2013Kelsey Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 71.5 cm
Median length: 55.5 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
71.5 cm	20 Jul 2011	Kelsey Bridge	128674
59 cm	15 May 2006	Kelsey Bridge	99649
55.5 cm	20 Jul 2011	Kelsey Bridge	128674
49.5 cm	11 Jul 2013	Kelsey Bridge	138630
46.5 cm	11 Jul 2013	Kelsey Bridge	138630

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
Kelsey Bridge	14 Jul 1993	11 Jul 2013	5
Bakers Bridge	19 Jul 1993	12 Jul 1996	2

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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106

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 46.5 cm
Lower quarter: 49.5 cm
Median: 55.5 cm
Upper quarter: 59 cm
Largest: 71.5 cm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

700–799 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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