European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Ledwyche Brook

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ledwyche Brook was 60 cm, recorded at Dogditch Brook on 16 September 1999.

Across 22 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 August 2024Ledwyche Bridge · 8 fish

Largest measured european eel: 60 cm
Median length: 31.2 cm
Fish measured: 22
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
60 cm	16 Sept 1999	Dogditch Brook	73670
48 cm	16 Sept 1999	Dogditch Brook	73670
46 cm	21 Aug 2024	Ledwyche Bridge	168234
44 cm	14 Aug 2013	Ledwyche Bridge	137852
39 cm	16 Sept 1999	Dogditch Brook	73670
37 cm	14 Aug 2013	Ledwyche Bridge	137852
36 cm	14 Aug 2013	Ledwyche Bridge	137852
35 cm	21 Aug 2024	Ledwyche Bridge	168234
34 cm	14 Aug 2013	Ledwyche Bridge	137852
34 cm	14 Aug 2013	Ledwyche Bridge	137852

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
Ledwyche Bridge	30 Jul 1991	21 Aug 2024	4
Dogditch Brook	1 Jul 1993	16 Sept 1999	2
Broadfields	2 Jul 1993	16 Sept 1999	2
Lower Ledwyche	2 Jul 1993	2 Jul 1993	1
Caynham	25 Jun 1991	2 Jul 1993	2

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

1991–2024

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 14 cm
Lower quarter: 21.8 cm
Median: 31.3 cm
Upper quarter: 36.8 cm
Largest: 60 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

600–699 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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