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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Holewater

Largest measured european eel: 40 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Holewater was 40 cm, recorded at Linkleyham Bridge (Te) on 5 July 2024.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 26.8 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 Holewater.

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Most recent observation31 July 2025Linkleyham Bridge (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
40 cm
Median length
26.8 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
1

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
40 cm5 Jul 2024Linkleyham Bridge (Te)165632
38 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
35 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079
35 cm21 Jun 2007Linkleyham Bridge (Te)107823
32 cm1 Aug 2022Linkleyham Bridge (Te)161229
27.5 cm11 Aug 2023Linkleyham Bridge (Te)164011
26 cm5 Jul 2024Linkleyham Bridge (Te)165632
26 cm5 Jul 2024Linkleyham Bridge (Te)165632
22.5 cm1 Aug 2022Linkleyham Bridge (Te)161229
21 cm25 Jul 2014Linkleyham Bridge (Te)142079

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
Linkleyham Bridge (Te)28 Aug 199631 Jul 202513

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.1 cm
Median
26.8 cm
Upper quarter
35 cm
Largest
40 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Holewater

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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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