European eel · Anguilla anguilla

European eel in the Wray Brook

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm

The largest european eel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wray Brook was 47 cm, recorded at Casely Court Bridge (Sp) on 26 June 2019.

Across 8 measured european eel, the median measured length was 33.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation23 June 2026Casely Court Bridge (Sp) · 2 fish

Largest measured european eel: 47 cm
Median length: 33.5 cm
Fish measured: 8
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
47 cm	26 Jun 2019	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	154675
40 cm	26 Jun 2019	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	154675
35 cm	23 Jun 2026	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	181832
35 cm	30 Aug 2013	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	138251
32 cm	23 Jun 2026	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	181832
31 cm	4 Jul 2014	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	141578
26 cm	30 Aug 2013	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	138251
18.5 cm	4 Jul 2014	Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	141578

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
Casely Court Bridge (Sp)	16 Jul 1996	23 Jun 2026	8

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.

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108

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126

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 18.5 cm
Lower quarter: 29.8 cm
Median: 33.5 cm
Upper quarter: 36.3 cm
Largest: 47 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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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