European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Gatcombe Brook

Largest measured european eel: 33.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Gatcombe Brook was 33.5 cm, recorded at Pig & Whistle (Sp) on 4 June 2008.

Across 34 measured european eel, the median measured length was 17 cm.

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

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Most recent observation29 May 2024Pig & Whistle (Sp) · 12 fish

Largest measured european eel: 33.5 cm
Median length: 17 cm
Fish measured: 34
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
33.5 cm	4 Jun 2008	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	111695
33 cm	4 Jun 2008	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	111695
30 cm	20 Jun 2014	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	141410
27.5 cm	29 May 2024	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	165036
27 cm	30 Jul 2021	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	160674
26 cm	30 Jul 2021	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	160674
25 cm	20 Jun 2014	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	141410
25 cm	20 Jun 2014	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	141410
24.4 cm	4 Jun 2008	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	111695
23 cm	20 Jun 2014	Pig & Whistle (Sp)	141410

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
Pig & Whistle (Sp)	23 May 1996	29 May 2024	7

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

1996–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

196

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199

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108

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114

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9 cm
Lower quarter: 13.5 cm
Median: 17 cm
Upper quarter: 24.1 cm
Largest: 33.5 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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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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