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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the River Western Rother Tributaries

Largest measured european eel: 65 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother Tributaries was 65 cm, recorded at Tilmore Brook on 5 June 2008.

Across 239 measured european eel, the median measured length was 31 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 140 european eel. The median was 1.4 oz (0.04 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 9.1 oz (0.711 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Western Rother Tributaries.

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Most recent observation14 July 2026Haslingbourne Brook, Strood Farm · 2 fish
Largest measured european eel
65 cm
Median length
31 cm
Fish measured
239
Survey locations
13

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
65 cm5 Jun 2008Tilmore Brook111646
63.5 cm20 Sept 2001Ashford Stream22623
61 cm28 Sept 2001Burton Mill22604
57 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157
57 cm10 Oct 2001Duncton Mill23754
57 cm28 Sept 2001Burton Mill22604
55 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
55 cm5 Oct 2001Elsted Stream22243
55 cm20 Sept 2001Ashford Stream22623
54 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157

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.

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Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding european eel
Haslingbourne Brook, Strood Farm27 Jul 201214 Jul 20262
Haslingbourne Brook12 Oct 20011 Jul 20215
Sutton Stream conf12 Jul 201322 Aug 20142
Burton millstream conf12 Jul 201322 Aug 20142
Sutton Stream11 Oct 200110 Jul 20082
Tilmore Brook5 Jun 20085 Jun 20081
Selham Stream11 Oct 200111 Oct 20011
Barnetts Brook11 Oct 200111 Oct 20011
Duncton Mill10 Oct 200110 Oct 20011
Elsted Stream5 Oct 20015 Oct 20011
Burton Mill28 Sept 200128 Sept 20011
Ashford Stream20 Sept 200120 Sept 20011
Greatham Stream14 Sept 200114 Sept 20011

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

2001–2026

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 239 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.7 cm
Lower quarter
22.3 cm
Median
31 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
65 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 140 european eel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter
0.5 oz (0.015 kg)
Median
1.4 oz (0.04 kg)
Upper quarter
3.9 oz (0.11 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 9.1 oz (0.711 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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