European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Stonton Brook

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Stonton Brook was 50 cm, recorded at Welham Lane - Stonton Brook on 1 May 2013.

Across 3 measured european eel, the median measured length was 38 cm.

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

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Most recent observation1 May 2013Welham Lane - Stonton Brook · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 50 cm
Median length: 38 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 5

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
50 cm	1 May 2013	Welham Lane - Stonton Brook	139013
38 cm	11 May 2010	Welham Lane - Stonton Brook	121787
30 cm	1 May 2013	Welham Lane - Stonton Brook	139013

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding european eel
Welham Lane - Stonton Brook	11 May 2010	1 May 2013	2
Mill Farm - Stonton Brook	2 Apr 1990	10 May 2000	3
Church Langton	10 May 2000	10 May 2000	1
Stonton Brook Welham Road Bridge near ballast hole	28 Mar 1990	18 Apr 1996	3
Thorpe Langton	29 Mar 1990	29 Mar 1990	1

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

1990–2013

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded european eel that year.

390

091

092

193

094

095

296

097

098

099

200

001

002

003

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006

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110

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113

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 30 cm
Lower quarter: 34 cm
Median: 38 cm
Upper quarter: 44 cm
Largest: 50 cm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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