Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Main River Caen

Largest measured bullhead: 8.8 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Caen was 8.8 cm, recorded at Braunton (Sp) on 2 July 2018.

Across 49 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Braunton (Sp) · 53 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 8.8 cm
Median length: 5.8 cm
Fish measured: 49
Survey locations: 3

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
8.8 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
8.3 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
8.1 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
7.4 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
7.2 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
7.1 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
7.1 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
7 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
6.9 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898
6.6 cm	2 Jul 2018	Braunton (Sp)	152898

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
Braunton (Sp)	10 Sept 1996	17 Jun 2025	5
Nethercott Crossing (Sp)*	10 Sept 1996	10 Sept 1996	1
Little Comfort Farm (Sp)*	10 Sept 1996	10 Sept 1996	1

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

1996–2025

Survey records by year

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

396

097

098

099

000

001

002

003

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105

006

007

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009

010

011

112

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118

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 49 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.2 cm
Lower quarter: 3 cm
Median: 5.8 cm
Upper quarter: 6.6 cm
Largest: 8.8 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Caen

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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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