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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Bray - Boveney

Largest measured european eel: 96 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bray - Boveney was 96 cm, recorded at Bray Weir Pool on 5 September 2005.

Across 190 measured european eel, the median measured length was 68.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 July 2025Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
96 cm
Median length
68.5 cm
Fish measured
190
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
96 cm5 Sept 2005Bray Weir Pool86288
87 cm1 Aug 2022Bray Weir Pool161309
85.9 cm5 Sept 2005Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel86290
85.9 cm8 Sept 2004Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel82336
85 cm5 Sept 2005Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel86290
85 cm8 Sept 2004Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel82336
84.5 cm6 Sept 2006Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel101386
83 cm19 Jul 2024Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel165832
83 cm8 Sept 2004Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel82336
82.9 cm8 Sept 2004Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel82336

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
Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel1 Sept 199528 Jul 202520
Bray Weir Pool1 Sept 19951 Aug 202215
Downstream Queens Eyot5 Sept 20075 Sept 20071
Bray- Boveney, Lower Main Channel1 Sept 19985 Sept 20052

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

1995–2025

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 190 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
61.6 cm
Median
68.5 cm
Upper quarter
74.4 cm
Largest
96 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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