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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Houxty Burn

Largest measured bullhead: 3.4 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Houxty Burn was 3.4 cm, recorded at Houxty Burn on 7 September 2009.

This is the only individual bullhead length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation6 July 2026Houxty Burn
Largest measured bullhead
3.4 cm
Length sample
1 fish
Survey records
8
Survey locations
1

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
3.4 cm7 Sept 2009Houxty Burn120420

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
Houxty Burn7 Sept 20096 Jul 20268

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

2009–2026

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length
3.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Houxty Burn

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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