European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Wraxall Brook

Largest measured european eel: 57.2 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wraxall Brook was 57.2 cm, recorded at Lower Wraxall on 12 August 2005.

Across 24 measured european eel, the median measured length was 36.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 June 2025Lower Wraxall · 1 fish

Largest measured european eel: 57.2 cm
Median length: 36.5 cm
Fish measured: 24
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
57.2 cm	12 Aug 2005	Lower Wraxall	85440
52.5 cm	24 Aug 2017	Lower Wraxall	151399
50 cm	12 Aug 2005	Lower Wraxall	85440
44 cm	12 Aug 2005	Lower Wraxall	85440
44 cm	12 Aug 2005	Lower Wraxall	85440
43 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
42 cm	9 Aug 2004	Lower Wraxall	82815
39 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
39 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
38 cm	5 Jul 2023	Lower Wraxall	162579

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
Lower Wraxall	9 Aug 2004	12 Jun 2025	12

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

2004–2025

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 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 19.7 cm
Lower quarter: 29 cm
Median: 36.5 cm
Upper quarter: 42.3 cm
Largest: 57.2 cm

100–199 mm

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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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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