Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Back Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 7.4 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Back Brook was 7.4 cm, recorded at Hillside (Sp) on 6 June 2016.

Across 29 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation2 June 2023Hillside (Sp) · 24 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 7.4 cm
Median length: 5.7 cm
Fish measured: 29
Survey locations: 1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured bullhead

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
7.4 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
7.2 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
7.2 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
7.2 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
7 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
6.8 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
6.7 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
6.7 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
6.2 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137
6 cm	6 Jun 2016	Hillside (Sp)	148137

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
Hillside (Sp)	25 Sept 1998	2 Jun 2023	5

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

1998–2023

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.7 cm
Lower quarter: 5.2 cm
Median: 5.7 cm
Upper quarter: 6.7 cm
Largest: 7.4 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Back Brook

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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