European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Hollocombe Water

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hollocombe Water was 33 cm, recorded at Pensford (Sp) on 7 July 2025.

Across 15 measured european eel, the median measured length was 15 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 July 2025Pensford (Sp) · 10 fish

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm
Median length: 15 cm
Fish measured: 15
Survey locations: 2

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 cm	7 Jul 2025	Pensford (Sp)	177457
26 cm	7 Jul 2025	Pensford (Sp)	177457
25.5 cm	18 Jun 2012	Pensford (Sp)	131548
22.5 cm	15 Aug 2018	Pensford (Sp)	153261
17 cm	7 Jul 2025	Pensford (Sp)	177457
16 cm	7 Jul 2025	Pensford (Sp)	177457
16 cm	15 Aug 2018	Pensford (Sp)	153261
15 cm	7 Jul 2025	Pensford (Sp)	177457
13.5 cm	15 Aug 2018	Pensford (Sp)	153261
11.7 cm	15 Aug 2018	Pensford (Sp)	153261

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
Pensford (Sp)	31 Jul 1996	7 Jul 2025	5
Woodterrill (Sp)*	31 Jul 1996	6 Sept 1999	2

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.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8 cm
Lower quarter: 10.8 cm
Median: 15 cm
Upper quarter: 19.8 cm
Largest: 33 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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