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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Lime Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 8.9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lime Brook was 8.9 cm, recorded at Limebrook Cottage on 22 August 2014.

Across 20 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 August 2021Limebrook Cottage
Largest measured bullhead
8.9 cm
Median length
6.9 cm
Fish measured
20
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
8.9 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.9 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.6 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.5 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.4 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.4 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.3 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7.2 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
7 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419
6.9 cm22 Aug 2014Limebrook Cottage142419

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
Limebrook Cottage10 Aug 198612 Aug 202112
Upstream of Limebrook Cottage17 Aug 201017 Aug 20101
Archer's Ford30 Aug 200530 Aug 20051
The Raft23 Jul 200323 Jul 20031
Priory7 Aug 199229 Jul 19932

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

1986–2021

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
5.4 cm
Median
6.9 cm
Upper quarter
7.4 cm
Largest
8.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Lime Brook

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

Brown / sea trout

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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