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Bullhead in the Hookmoor Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 7.4 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hookmoor Brook was 7.4 cm, recorded at Narracott (Te) on 16 July 2019.

Across 53 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 August 2025Narracott (Te) · 3 fish
Largest measured bullhead
7.4 cm
Median length
5.6 cm
Fish measured
53
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
7.4 cm16 Jul 2019Narracott (Te)154791
7.1 cm16 Jul 2019Narracott (Te)154791
6.6 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408
6.5 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408
6.4 cm30 Jun 2017Maddaford (Sp)150751
6.3 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408
6.2 cm16 Jul 2019Narracott (Te)154791
6.2 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408
6.2 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408
6.1 cm21 Aug 2017Narracott (Te)151408

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
Narracott (Te)14 Aug 19988 Aug 202518
Maddaford (Sp)7 Aug 199730 Jun 20175

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

1997–2025

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 53 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
5.6 cm
Upper quarter
5.9 cm
Largest
7.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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