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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Blackwater River

Largest measured bullhead: 9.6 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Blackwater River was 9.6 cm, recorded at Beerhall Farm (Sp) on 1 July 2016.

Across 188 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 Blackwater River.

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Most recent observation22 June 2021Beerhall Farm (Sp) · 37 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9.6 cm
Median length
5.2 cm
Fish measured
188
Survey locations
2

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
9.6 cm1 Jul 2016Beerhall Farm (Sp)148406
8.5 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
8.3 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
7.9 cm29 Jun 2016Buddlewall (Sp)148331
7.8 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
7.8 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
7.7 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
7.6 cm1 Jul 2016Beerhall Farm (Sp)148406
7.4 cm22 Jun 2021Buddlewall (Sp)159893
7.4 cm1 Jul 2016Beerhall Farm (Sp)148406

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
Buddlewall (Sp)24 Jul 199722 Jun 20218
Beerhall Farm (Sp)24 Jul 199722 Jun 20216

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

1997–2021

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 188 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
4.5 cm
Median
5.2 cm
Upper quarter
5.9 cm
Largest
9.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Blackwater River

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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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