Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Red Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 10.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Red Brook was 10.2 cm, recorded at Poydresses, trib of Red Bk on 4 March 1992.

Across 28 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 March 1992The Grove Taynton · 23 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 10.2 cm
Median length: 7 cm
Fish measured: 28
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
10.2 cm	4 Mar 1992	Poydresses, trib of Red Bk	81801
9 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8.8 cm	3 Mar 1992	Rudford	52284
8.5 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8.5 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8.5 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8.3 cm	3 Mar 1992	Rudford	52284
8 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802
8 cm	4 Mar 1992	The Grove Taynton	81802

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
The Grove Taynton	4 Mar 1992	4 Mar 1992	1
Poydresses, trib of Red Bk	4 Mar 1992	4 Mar 1992	1
Rudford	3 Mar 1992	3 Mar 1992	1

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1992–1992

Survey records by year

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

392

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4 cm
Lower quarter: 5.9 cm
Median: 7 cm
Upper quarter: 8.1 cm
Largest: 10.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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