European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Hyndburn Brook

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hyndburn Brook was 45 cm, recorded at Hyndburn Bridge on 27 August 2015.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 39 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 August 2015Hyndburn Bridge · 6 fish

Largest measured european eel: 45 cm
Median length: 39 cm
Fish measured: 6
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
45 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239
44.5 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239
40 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239
38 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239
28 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239
17 cm	27 Aug 2015	Hyndburn Bridge	146239

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
Hyndburn Bridge	7 Jul 1999	27 Aug 2015	2
Mill Lane	9 Jul 1999	9 Jul 1999	1
Holt Mill Bridge	9 Jul 1999	9 Jul 1999	1

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

1999–2015

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 17 cm
Lower quarter: 30.5 cm
Median: 39 cm
Upper quarter: 43.4 cm
Largest: 45 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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