European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Milton Brook

Largest measured european eel: 52 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Milton Brook was 52 cm, recorded at Gwmi03 on 15 June 2010.

Across 102 measured european eel, the median measured length was 24 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 May 2024Gwmi05 · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 52 cm
Median length: 24 cm
Fish measured: 102
Survey locations: 4

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
52 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi03	122518
46 cm	2 May 2014	Gwmi03	140722
44.5 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi03	122518
44 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi03	122518
42 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi04	122542
39 cm	14 Jun 2010	Gwmi05	122549
38 cm	15 Apr 2014	Gwmi04	140676
36 cm	15 Apr 2014	Gwmi04	140676
36 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi04	122542
36 cm	15 Jun 2010	Gwmi03	122518

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
Gwmi05	14 Jun 2010	17 May 2024	4
Gwmi04	15 Jun 2010	16 May 2024	4
Gwmi03	15 Jun 2010	16 May 2024	4
Mi02	10 Jun 1999	10 Jun 1999	1

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

1999–2024

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 102 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 19 cm
Median: 24 cm
Upper quarter: 29.8 cm
Largest: 52 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Milton 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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