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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River West Webburn

Largest measured european eel: 49.6 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River West Webburn was 49.6 cm, recorded at Grendon Bridge (Te) on 23 July 2010.

Across 6 measured european eel, the median measured length was 43 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 West Webburn.

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Most recent observation2 July 2021Grendon Bridge (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
49.6 cm
Median length
43 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
3

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
49.6 cm23 Jul 2010Grendon Bridge (Te)123191
46 cm23 Jul 2014Grendon Bridge (Te)142088
44 cm2 Jul 2021Grendon Bridge (Te)160100
42 cm26 Jun 2014Challacombe Farm (Sp)141374
40 cm26 Jun 2014Challacombe Farm (Sp)141374
28.6 cm5 Jul 2011Grendon Bridge (Te)126830

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
Grendon Bridge (Te)29 Jun 19992 Jul 20219
Challacombe Farm (Sp)17 Jun 199626 Jun 20144
Lower Cator Bridge (Sp)18 Jun 199617 Jul 20023

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

1996–2021

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
28.6 cm
Lower quarter
40.5 cm
Median
43 cm
Upper quarter
45.5 cm
Largest
49.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River West Webburn

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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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