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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Batherm

Largest measured bullhead: 7.9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Batherm was 7.9 cm, recorded at U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp) on 6 July 2022.

Across 124 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 July 2022U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp) · 12 fish
Largest measured bullhead
7.9 cm
Median length
5.6 cm
Fish measured
124
Survey locations
8

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
7.9 cm6 Jul 2022U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)161116
7.5 cm6 Jul 2022U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)161116
7.3 cm6 Jun 2022Petton (Sp)161117
7.2 cm6 Jun 2022Duvale (Sp/WFDs)161114
7.2 cm4 Sept 2007Duvale (Sp/WFDs)108472
7.1 cm6 Jul 2022U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)161116
7.1 cm4 Sept 2007Duvale (Sp/WFDs)108472
7 cm6 Jun 2022Petton (Sp)161117
7 cm6 Jun 2022Petton (Sp)161117
6.9 cm6 Jul 2022U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)161116

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding bullhead
U/s Waterhouse Farm (Sp)1 Jun 19986 Jul 20229
Upstream Hukely Bridge (Sp)1 Jun 199821 Jun 20225
Petton (Sp)28 Jun 20046 Jun 20224
Duvale (Sp/WFDs)21 May 19986 Jun 20227
Tucking Mill (WFDi)*9 Sept 20119 Sept 20111
Wishing Well (Sp)*19 May 199820 Aug 20042
Upstream Gamblyn Bridge (Sp)*21 May 199821 Jun 20042
Downstream Shillingford Bridge (Sp)*19 May 199821 Jun 20042

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

1998–2022

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 124 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.8 cm
Median
5.6 cm
Upper quarter
6.2 cm
Largest
7.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Batherm

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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