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Bullhead in the Cripsey Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 11 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cripsey Brook was 11 cm, recorded at Moreton on 25 February 1999.

Across 108 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 Cripsey Brook.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Moreton
Largest measured bullhead
11 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
108
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
11 cm25 Feb 1999Moreton73307
8.8 cm12 Aug 2004Moreton81215
8.2 cm17 Aug 2021Bansons Lane160777
8 cm17 Aug 2021Bansons Lane160777
7.8 cm29 Aug 2002Moreton72448
7.3 cm17 Aug 2021Bansons Lane160777
7.2 cm28 Aug 2002Bansons Lane72438
7.1 cm17 Aug 2021Bansons Lane160777
7.1 cm12 Aug 2004Moreton81215
7 cm28 Aug 2002Bansons Lane72438

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
Moreton8 Apr 199022 Aug 20249
Bansons Lane28 Aug 200216 Jul 202412

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

1990–2024

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 108 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
3.4 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
5.8 cm
Largest
11 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Cripsey 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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