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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Mill Brook

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Mill Brook was 56 cm, recorded at Neen Sollars 344 on 26 May 1999.

Across 10 measured european eel, the median measured length was 45 cm.

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

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Most recent observation13 June 2024Lower Langley · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
56 cm
Median length
45 cm
Fish measured
10
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
56 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
54 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
54 cm26 May 1999Haybridge73683
48 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
46 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
44 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
40 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
36 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
33 cm26 May 1999Neen Sollars 34473684
17 cm13 Jun 2024Lower Langley168254

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
Lower Langley13 Jun 202413 Jun 20241
Neen Sollars 34426 May 199926 May 19991
Haybridge28 Apr 199326 May 19992

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
17 cm
Lower quarter
37 cm
Median
45 cm
Upper quarter
52.5 cm
Largest
56 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Mill Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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