European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Withey Brook

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Withey Brook was 56 cm, recorded at u/s Bastreet WTW on 13 September 2005.

Across 4 measured european eel, the median measured length was 41 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 August 2006Allabury · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 56 cm
Median length: 41 cm
Fish measured: 4
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
56 cm	13 Sept 2005	u/s Bastreet WTW	86715
42.5 cm	21 Aug 2006	Allabury	101195
39.5 cm	31 Aug 2004	Allabury	82004
21.1 cm	24 Jul 2000	Allabury	103968

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
Allabury	24 Jul 2000	21 Aug 2006	3
u/s Bastreet WTW	21 Aug 1995	13 Sept 2005	2
Castick	21 Aug 1995	21 Aug 1995	1
Newel Tor	14 Sept 1990	14 Sept 1990	1
Bastreet	13 Sept 1990	13 Sept 1990	1

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

1990–2006

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: 21.1 cm
Lower quarter: 34.9 cm
Median: 41 cm
Upper quarter: 45.9 cm
Largest: 56 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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