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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Fingle Brook

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Fingle Brook was 43 cm, recorded at Drewston Woods (Sp) on 19 June 2008.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 26.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation16 June 2025Drewston Woods (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
43 cm
Median length
26.2 cm
Fish measured
6
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
43 cm19 Jun 2008Drewston Woods (Sp)111759
34.5 cm19 Jun 2019Drewston Woods (Sp)154617
26.5 cm23 Jun 2014Drewston Woods (Sp)141403
26 cm16 Jun 2025Drewston Woods (Sp)178575
26 cm19 Jun 2008Drewston Woods (Sp)111759
12.5 cm16 Jun 2025Drewston Woods (Sp)178575

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Drewston Woods (Sp)4 Jul 199616 Jun 20257

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

1996–2025

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.5 cm
Lower quarter
26 cm
Median
26.3 cm
Upper quarter
32.5 cm
Largest
43 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Fingle Brook

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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