European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Woolleigh Brook

Largest measured european eel: 30.5 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Woolleigh Brook was 30.5 cm, recorded at Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD) on 23 August 2017.

Across 7 measured european eel, the median measured length was 13.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation29 August 2024Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD) · 3 fish

Largest measured european eel: 30.5 cm
Median length: 13.5 cm
Fish measured: 7
Survey locations: 1

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
30.5 cm	23 Aug 2017	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	151412
28.2 cm	26 Aug 2011	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	127559
24 cm	29 Aug 2024	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	167076
13.5 cm	26 Aug 2011	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	127559
12.1 cm	7 Aug 2007	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	108439
11 cm	29 Aug 2024	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	167076
9.5 cm	29 Aug 2024	Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	167076

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
Deershill Bridge (Sp/WFD)	20 Sept 2002	29 Aug 2024	5

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

2002–2024

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.5 cm
Lower quarter: 11.6 cm
Median: 13.5 cm
Upper quarter: 26.1 cm
Largest: 30.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 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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