Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Peakshole Water

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Peakshole Water was 9.1 cm, recorded at Hope on 23 September 2013.

Across 60 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation23 September 2025DS Spital Bridge

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm
Median length: 5.5 cm
Fish measured: 60
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
9.1 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
9.1 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
8.7 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
8.3 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
8.2 cm	27 Sept 2018	Hope	153504
7.9 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
7.6 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
7.2 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
7.2 cm	23 Sept 2013	Hope	139764
7.1 cm	27 Sept 2018	Hope	153504

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
DS Spital Bridge	23 Sept 2025	23 Sept 2025	1
Hope	17 Nov 1999	12 Sept 2024	7

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

1999–2025

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 60 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2 cm
Lower quarter: 3.2 cm
Median: 5.5 cm
Upper quarter: 6.7 cm
Largest: 9.1 cm

0–99 mm

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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