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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Glazebrook

Largest measured european eel: 33 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glazebrook was 33 cm, recorded at Avonwick Mill (Te) on 11 July 2013.

Across 28 measured european eel, the median measured length was 25.5 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 Glazebrook.

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Most recent observation20 June 2024Avonwick Mill (Te) · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
33 cm
Median length
25.5 cm
Fish measured
28
Survey locations
2

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
33 cm11 Jul 2013Avonwick Mill (Te)137082
32 cm15 Jun 2022Avonwick Mill (Te)161124
31.5 cm19 Jun 2017Avonwick Mill (Te)150716
30 cm12 Jun 2018Avonwick Mill (Te)152667
29.5 cm20 Jun 2024Avonwick Mill (Te)165293
29 cm4 Jul 2016Avonwick Mill (Te)148401
28 cm15 Jun 2022Avonwick Mill (Te)161124
28 cm16 Jun 2010Avonwick Mill (Te)122404
27.5 cm30 Jul 2015Avonwick Mill (Te)145831
26.3 cm12 Jun 2012Avonwick Mill (Te)131507

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
Avonwick Mill (Te)11 Aug 199720 Jun 202420
Glazebrook Bridge (5 min)17 Aug 202317 Aug 20231

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

1997–2024

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
11.5 cm
Lower quarter
20.5 cm
Median
25.5 cm
Upper quarter
28 cm
Largest
33 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Glazebrook

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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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