European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Whitstone Stream

Largest measured european eel: 27.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Whitstone Stream was 27.5 cm, recorded at Langford Bridge on 26 September 2006.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 23.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 September 2010Langford Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 27.5 cm
Median length: 23.5 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
27.5 cm	26 Sept 2006	Langford Bridge	101494
26 cm	26 Sept 2006	Langford Bridge	101494
21 cm	26 Sept 2006	Langford Bridge	101494
10 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840

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
Langford Bridge	18 Sept 1987	10 Sept 2010	3
Kitleigh	21 Sept 1987	12 Aug 2010	2

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

1987–2010

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10 cm
Lower quarter: 18.3 cm
Median: 23.5 cm
Upper quarter: 26.4 cm
Largest: 27.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 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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