European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Hale Bourne

Largest measured european eel: 76 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hale Bourne was 76 cm, recorded at Downstream Lightwater STW on 12 June 2003.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 50.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 June 2014Downstream Chobham · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 76 cm
Median length: 50.5 cm
Fish measured: 8
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
76 cm	12 Jun 2003	Downstream Lightwater STW	76158
75 cm	12 Jun 2003	Downstream Lightwater STW	76158
67 cm	13 Jul 2006	Emmetts	100212
53 cm	13 Jul 2006	Emmetts	100212
48 cm	13 Jul 2006	Emmetts	100212
42.5 cm	10 Jun 2014	Downstream Chobham	141075
33 cm	13 Jul 2006	Emmetts	100212
31 cm	10 Jun 2014	Downstream Chobham	141075

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
Downstream Chobham	10 Jun 2014	10 Jun 2014	1
Emmetts	13 Jul 2006	13 Jul 2006	1
Downstream Lightwater STW	12 Jun 2003	12 Jun 2003	1

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

2003–2014

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 31 cm
Lower quarter: 40.1 cm
Median: 50.5 cm
Upper quarter: 69 cm
Largest: 76 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Hale Bourne

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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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