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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Horsebrook

Largest measured european eel: 43 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Horsebrook was 43 cm, recorded at Horsebrook (Sp) on 12 July 2013.

Across 12 measured european eel, the median measured length was 26.5 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 Horsebrook.

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Most recent observation14 July 2022Horsebrook (Sp) · 3 fish
Largest measured european eel
43 cm
Median length
26.5 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
43 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270
39.5 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270
38 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270
37 cm14 Jul 2022Horsebrook (Sp)161190
31 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270
28 cm14 Jul 2022Horsebrook (Sp)161190
25 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270
23.2 cm26 Jul 2007Horsebrook (Sp)106699
22 cm14 Jul 2022Horsebrook (Sp)161190
22 cm12 Jul 2013Horsebrook (Sp)137270

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
Horsebrook (Sp)12 Aug 199714 Jul 20225

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

1997–2022

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
17 cm
Lower quarter
22 cm
Median
26.5 cm
Upper quarter
37.3 cm
Largest
43 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Horsebrook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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