European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Cranny Brook

Largest measured european eel: 34.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cranny Brook was 34.5 cm, recorded at Wishford (Sp) on 3 June 2013.

Across 9 measured european eel, the median measured length was 23 cm.

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

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Most recent observation19 May 2023Wishford (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 34.5 cm
Median length: 23 cm
Fish measured: 9
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
34.5 cm	3 Jun 2013	Wishford (Sp)	136454
33.5 cm	3 Jun 2013	Crannaford (Sp)	136453
32 cm	3 Jun 2013	Crannaford (Sp)	136453
28 cm	16 May 2023	Crannaford (Sp)	162327
23 cm	3 Jun 2013	Crannaford (Sp)	136453
22 cm	3 Jun 2013	Crannaford (Sp)	136453
19 cm	16 May 2023	Crannaford (Sp)	162327
11.1 cm	16 May 2023	Crannaford (Sp)	162327
9 cm	19 May 2023	Wishford (Sp)	162574

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
Wishford (Sp)	14 May 1997	19 May 2023	4
Crannaford (Sp)	14 May 1997	16 May 2023	4
Barnshayes (Sp)*	14 May 1997	14 May 1997	1

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

1997–2023

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9 cm
Lower quarter: 19 cm
Median: 23 cm
Upper quarter: 32 cm
Largest: 34.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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