European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Kate Brook

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kate Brook was 43 cm, recorded at Harcombe (Sp) on 14 June 2019.

Across 13 measured european eel, the median measured length was 34 cm.

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

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Most recent observation2 June 2025Harcombe (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm
Median length: 34 cm
Fish measured: 13
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
43 cm	14 Jun 2019	Harcombe (Sp)	154602
41 cm	6 Oct 2011	Bowling Club Chudleigh**	128331
39 cm	6 Oct 2011	Harcombe (Sp)	128330
38 cm	24 Jun 2014	Harcombe (Sp)	141260
35.5 cm	24 Jun 2014	Harcombe (Sp)	141260
35 cm	6 Oct 2011	Harcombe (Sp)	128330
34 cm	6 Oct 2011	Bowling Club Chudleigh**	128331
32 cm	6 Oct 2011	Harcombe (Sp)	128330
31 cm	6 Oct 2011	Bowling Club Chudleigh**	128331
26 cm	2 Jun 2025	Harcombe (Sp)	176853

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Harcombe (Sp)	12 Jul 1996	2 Jun 2025	8
Bowling Club Chudleigh**	6 Oct 2011	6 Oct 2011	1

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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097

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199

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001

102

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108

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010

211

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114

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119

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 15 cm
Lower quarter: 26 cm
Median: 34 cm
Upper quarter: 38 cm
Largest: 43 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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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