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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Bray

Largest measured european eel: 49 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bray was 49 cm, recorded at Challacombe Mill (Te) on 18 June 2018.

Across 28 measured european eel, the median measured length was 26.6 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.

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Most recent observation12 August 2025Brayley Bridge (Sp) · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
49 cm
Median length
26.6 cm
Fish measured
28
Survey locations
9

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
49 cm18 Jun 2018Challacombe Mill (Te)152713
45.5 cm18 Jun 2018Challacombe Mill (Te)152713
41.3 cm22 Aug 2012Rock Bridge (Sp)132952
40 cm21 Jun 2007Challacombe Mill (Te)107818
39.5 cm11 Sept 2012Meeth (Dip)133441
34 cm31 Jul 2025Rock Bridge (Sp)178025
34 cm11 Aug 2023Brayford Quarry (5 min)163815
32.1 cm22 Aug 2012Rock Bridge (Sp)132952
31.5 cm12 Sept 2018Brayley Bridge (Sp)153553
30 cm12 Aug 2025Brayley Bridge (Sp)178079

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
Brayley Bridge (Sp)2 Sept 199612 Aug 20256
Meeth (Dip)2 Sept 19964 Aug 20256
Rock Bridge (Sp)15 Aug 199631 Jul 20256
Brayford Quarry (5 min)11 Aug 202311 Aug 20231
Downstream Brayford Bridge (5 min)18 Jul 202318 Jul 20231
Bray Bridge (Dip)2 Sept 19963 Sept 20183
Challacombe Mill (Te)15 Aug 199618 Jun 20187
Filleigh Bridge (Dip)*2 Sept 19965 Sept 20124
Leworthy (Te)15 Aug 199613 Jul 20065

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

1996–2025

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 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.7 cm
Lower quarter
15.1 cm
Median
26.6 cm
Upper quarter
32.6 cm
Largest
49 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Bray

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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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