European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cradley Brook

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cradley Brook was 47 cm, recorded at Upstream Stiffords Bridge on 7 July 2015.

Across 2 measured european eel, the median measured length was 41 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 July 2015Upstream Stiffords Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm
Median length: 41 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 3

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
47 cm	7 Jul 2015	Upstream Stiffords Bridge	145405
35 cm	7 Jul 2015	Upstream Stiffords Bridge	145405

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
Upstream Stiffords Bridge	7 Jul 2015	7 Jul 2015	1
Stiffords Bridge	7 May 1993	10 Jul 1997	2
Mathon	8 Jun 1993	8 Jun 1993	1

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

1993–2015

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 35 cm
Lower quarter: 38 cm
Median: 41 cm
Upper quarter: 44 cm
Largest: 47 cm

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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