Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Herrings Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 8 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Herrings Stream was 8 cm, recorded at Stalkers Bridge Q on 5 November 1997.

Across 17 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 bullhead. The median was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg).

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

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Most recent observation16 August 2016Hornesdene Farm · 12 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 8 cm
Median length: 5.4 cm
Fish measured: 17
Survey locations: 5

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	5 Nov 1997	Stalkers Bridge Q	72612
7.2 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
7 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
6.5 cm	2 Jul 2002	Stalkers Bridge sq	62421
6 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
5.6 cm	5 Nov 1997	Stalkers Bridge Q	72612
5.5 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
5.5 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
5.4 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
5.4 cm	5 Nov 1997	Stalkers Bridge Q	72612

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
Hornesdene Farm	24 Aug 2011	16 Aug 2016	2
Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	11 Jul 2002	11 Jul 2002	1
Stalkers Bridge sq	2 Jul 2002	2 Jul 2002	1
Stalkers Bridge Q	5 Nov 1997	5 Nov 1997	1
Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm Q	30 Sept 1997	30 Sept 1997	1

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

1997–2016

Survey records by year

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

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099

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116

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.5 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 5.4 cm
Upper quarter: 6 cm
Largest: 8 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 bullhead. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Heaviest: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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