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Bullhead in the Broadmead Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 8.9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Broadmead Brook was 8.9 cm, recorded at Fosseway (Se-03) on 17 May 2016.

Across 233 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 4.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 May 2026Fosseway (Se-03)
Largest measured bullhead
8.9 cm
Median length
4.7 cm
Fish measured
233
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
8.9 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026
8.9 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026
8.7 cm5 Aug 2010Fosseway (Se-03)123313
8.3 cm5 Aug 2010Fosseway (Se-03)123313
8.2 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026
8 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026
8 cm5 Aug 2010Fosseway (Se-03)123313
7.7 cm5 Aug 2010Fosseway (Se-03)123313
7.6 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026
7.5 cm17 May 2016Fosseway (Se-03)148026

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
Fosseway (Se-03)26 Jul 19986 May 20265
Lower Shirehill Farm27 Aug 199927 Aug 19991
West Kington26 Jul 199826 Jul 19981
Nettleton Mill16 Jun 199816 Jun 19981

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

1998–2026

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 233 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
4.7 cm
Upper quarter
5.5 cm
Largest
8.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Broadmead Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Brown / sea trout

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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