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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Cinderford Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 10.7 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cinderford Brook was 10.7 cm, recorded at Upper Soudley on 28 July 1992.

Across 100 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation9 September 2025DS Blue Rock Trail
Largest measured bullhead
10.7 cm
Median length
6.6 cm
Fish measured
100
Survey locations
7

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
10.7 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
9.7 cm5 Sept 2013d/s Lower Soudley138458
9.7 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
9.5 cm20 Aug 1996d/s Lower Soudley67341
9.5 cm20 Aug 1996Upper Soudley25073
9.5 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
9.4 cm28 Jul 1992d/s Lower Soudley67260
9.4 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
9.3 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861
9.2 cm28 Jul 1992Upper Soudley24861

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
US Blue Rock Trail9 Sept 20259 Sept 20251
DS Blue Rock Trail9 Sept 20259 Sept 20251
Blakeney Recreation Ground28 Aug 202428 Aug 20241
Two Bridges12 Jul 199527 Aug 202412
Forge Farm27 Aug 202427 Aug 20241
d/s Lower Soudley28 Jul 19925 Sept 20137
Upper Soudley28 Jul 199220 Aug 19962

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

1992–2025

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 100 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
3.6 cm
Median
6.6 cm
Upper quarter
8.2 cm
Largest
10.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Cinderford Brook

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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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