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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Brede

Largest measured european eel: 57 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 57 cm, recorded at Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) on 6 July 2023.

Across 100 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31.2 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation17 July 2025Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
57 cm
Median length
31.2 cm
Fish measured
100
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
57 cm6 Jul 2023Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)162615
56 cm23 Sept 2014Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)143062
56 cm23 Sept 2014Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)143062
55 cm13 May 2010Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)122880
55 cm13 May 2010Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)122880
50 cm5 Aug 2015Whatlington Road145827
49 cm6 Jul 2023Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)162615
49 cm22 Sept 2005Brede Bridge87451
48.5 cm28 Jul 2016Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)148724
48 cm4 Aug 2021Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)160158

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
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)5 Aug 200317 Jul 20256
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)23 Sept 20142 Jul 20256
Brede Bridge22 Sept 200510 Oct 20243
Maxfield House17 Sept 200221 Sept 20163
Doleham Ditch d/s Sailors Stream Confluence13 Apr 201120 Sept 20162
Beech Farm6 Aug 20156 Aug 20151
Whatlington Road19 Sept 20025 Aug 20154
d/s Powdermill Reservoir (Powdermill Stream)30 Oct 201230 Oct 20121
Ferry Bridge25 Oct 200725 Oct 20071

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

2002–2025

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 100 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.1 cm
Lower quarter
25 cm
Median
31.3 cm
Upper quarter
38.6 cm
Largest
57 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Brede

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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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