Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Dick Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 8 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Dick Brook was 8 cm, recorded at Shavers End on 12 July 2013.

Across 41 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 2.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 July 2016Newtards Green

Largest measured bullhead: 8 cm
Median length: 2.5 cm
Fish measured: 41
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
8 cm	12 Jul 2013	Shavers End	137198
7.6 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
7 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
6.5 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
6 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
6 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
3 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
3 cm	12 Jul 2013	Shavers End	137198
2.9 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200
2.9 cm	12 Jul 2013	Newtards Green	137200

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
Newtards Green	4 Jul 2006	7 Jul 2016	3
Shavers End	4 Jul 2006	12 Jul 2013	2

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

2006–2016

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 41 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.5 cm
Lower quarter: 2.2 cm
Median: 2.5 cm
Upper quarter: 2.9 cm
Largest: 8 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Dick 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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