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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Bere Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 7.3 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bere Stream was 7.3 cm, recorded at Lower Stockley Farm on 25 August 2011.

Across 51 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 4.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation16 September 2025Lower Stockley Farm
Largest measured bullhead
7.3 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
51
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
7.3 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
7 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
6.1 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
6 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.9 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.8 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.8 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.6 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.5 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560
5.4 cm25 Aug 2011Lower Stockley Farm127560

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

Explore the river

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
Lower Stockley Farm25 Oct 200216 Sept 202515
Philliols Farm21 Sept 200620 Oct 20153
WW Snatford Bridge22 Sept 201022 Sept 20101
Lane End (Jenkins Farm)7 Sept 20107 Sept 20101

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

2002–2025

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 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
3.4 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
5.3 cm
Largest
7.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Bere Stream

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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