Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Challons Combe Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 6.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Challons Combe Stream was 6.2 cm, recorded at Easton (Sp) on 10 July 2007.

Across 13 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 July 2022Easton (Sp) · 4 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 6.2 cm
Median length: 5.5 cm
Fish measured: 13
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
6.2 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
6.2 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
6.1 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.9 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.7 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.6 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.5 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.5 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5.1 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711
5 cm	10 Jul 2007	Easton (Sp)	106711

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
Easton (Sp)	13 Aug 1997	14 Jul 2022	5

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

1997–2022

Survey records by year

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

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107

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122

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 5.5 cm
Upper quarter: 5.9 cm
Largest: 6.2 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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