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Bullhead in the Arram Beck

Largest measured bullhead: 10.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Arram Beck was 10.1 cm, recorded at Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks on 25 September 2016.

Across 77 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation26 September 2016White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)4 · 20 fish
Largest measured bullhead
10.1 cm
Median length
5.2 cm
Fish measured
77
Survey locations
4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured bullhead

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
10.1 cm25 Sept 2016Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks149402
10 cm5 Oct 2004White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)483029
9.6 cm11 Oct 2004Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks83627
9.6 cm5 Oct 2004White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)483029
8.7 cm5 Oct 2004White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)483029
8.6 cm5 Oct 2004White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)483029
8.4 cm26 Sept 2016White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)4149416
8.4 cm11 Oct 2004Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks83627
8.2 cm5 Oct 2004White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)483029
8 cm11 Oct 2004Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks83627

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where bullhead were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one bullhead 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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding bullhead
White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)45 Oct 200426 Sept 20163
Scorborough Beck at Scorborough25 Sept 201625 Sept 20161
Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks11 Oct 200425 Sept 20164
Bryan Mills Beck at Farm Bridge25 Sept 201625 Sept 20161

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

2004–2016

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded bullhead that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 77 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
4.4 cm
Median
5.2 cm
Upper quarter
6.5 cm
Largest
10.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Arram Beck

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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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