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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Langden Brook

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Langden Brook was 60 cm, recorded at Langden Bridge on 4 August 1993.

Across 119 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31 cm.

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

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Most recent observation20 June 2024Downstream Losterdale Confluence · 5 fish
Largest measured european eel
60 cm
Median length
31 cm
Fish measured
119
Survey locations
5

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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
60 cm4 Aug 1993Langden Bridge112908
58 cm11 Aug 2013Downstream Losterdale Confluence137860
58 cm27 Oct 1993Upstream Smelt Mill112902
55 cm24 Aug 2012Downstream Losterdale Confluence133024
55 cm23 Jul 2008Downstream Losterdale Confluence112075
54 cm6 Aug 2019Downstream Losterdale Confluence155218
54 cm27 Oct 1993Upstream Smelt Mill112902
53 cm31 Aug 2010Downstream Losterdale Confluence123630
53 cm4 Aug 1993Langden Bridge112908
50 cm21 Sept 2009Downstream Hareden Bridge118975

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Downstream Losterdale Confluence4 Aug 199320 Jun 202418
Langden Bridge4 Aug 199321 Sept 20092
Downstream Hareden Bridge4 Aug 199321 Sept 20093
Upstream Staple Oak9 Aug 20049 Aug 20041
Upstream Smelt Mill27 Oct 199327 Oct 19931

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

1993–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 119 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10 cm
Lower quarter
27 cm
Median
31 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
60 cm

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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