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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Ripley Brook

Largest measured european eel: 35 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ripley Brook was 35 cm, recorded at Two Bridges Plantation on 18 August 2004.

Across 34 measured european eel, the median measured length was 19.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 August 2023Two Bridges Plantation · 4 fish
Largest measured european eel
35 cm
Median length
19.5 cm
Fish measured
34
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
35 cm18 Aug 2004Two Bridges Plantation81482
34 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
34 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
33.5 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
33.5 cm18 Aug 2004South Ripley Farm81480
32 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
31 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
28 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
28 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
28 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Two Bridges Plantation18 Aug 200417 Aug 20235
Upstream Quarry Discharge13 Sept 201213 Sept 20121
South Ripley Farm18 Aug 200418 Aug 20041

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

2004–2023

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 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9 cm
Lower quarter
13 cm
Median
19.5 cm
Upper quarter
28 cm
Largest
35 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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