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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Dipple Water

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Dipple Water was 9.1 cm, recorded at U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp) on 7 September 2017.

Across 39 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 4.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation22 August 2024U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp) · 39 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9.1 cm
Median length
4.8 cm
Fish measured
39
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
9.1 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
8 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
8 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
7.6 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
7.5 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
7.2 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
6.5 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
6.2 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
6 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720
5.6 cm7 Sept 2017U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)151720

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
U/s Dipple Bridge (Sp)24 Jul 199822 Aug 20245
Stroxworthy (Sp)*24 Jul 19983 Oct 20022

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

1998–2024

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 39 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.2 cm
Lower quarter
4.2 cm
Median
4.8 cm
Upper quarter
5.6 cm
Largest
9.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Dipple Water

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

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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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