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European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Walla Brook

Largest measured european eel: 62 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Walla Brook was 62 cm, recorded at Runnage (Te) on 10 July 2018.

Across 18 measured european eel, the median measured length was 41.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 July 2026Runnage (Te) · 1 fish
Largest measured european eel
62 cm
Median length
41.5 cm
Fish measured
18
Survey locations
2

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
62 cm10 Jul 2018Runnage (Te)152904
59 cm5 Jul 2021Runnage (Te)159938
56 cm18 Jun 2024Runnage (Te)165654
52 cm1 Jul 2022Runnage (Te)161164
50 cm5 Jul 2021Runnage (Te)159938
48 cm12 Jun 2012Runnage (Te)131508
47.5 cm14 Jul 2014Runnage (Te)141691
45.1 cm25 Jul 2016Runnage (Te)148703
44 cm3 Jul 2008Runnage (Te)111670
39 cm10 Jul 2018Babeny Stables (Sp)153001

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
Runnage (Te)10 Jun 199621 Jul 202616
Babeny Stables (Sp)22 Aug 201714 Aug 20243

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

1996–2026

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
21 cm
Lower quarter
33.5 cm
Median
41.5 cm
Upper quarter
49.5 cm
Largest
62 cm

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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