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Bullhead in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured bullhead: 10.4 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 10.4 cm, recorded at Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream on 8 November 2024.

Across 801 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 707 bullhead. The median was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.4 oz (0.012 kg).

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

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Most recent observation8 November 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream · 5 fish
Largest measured bullhead
10.4 cm
Median length
5.4 cm
Fish measured
801
Survey locations
7

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
10.4 cm8 Nov 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream168176
10 cm8 Nov 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream168176
9 cm20 Sept 2002Michelham Priory62400
8.9 cm20 Sept 2002Michelham Priory62400
8.8 cm7 Aug 2003Michelham Priory76653
8.8 cm20 Sept 2002Michelham Priory62400
8.6 cm8 Nov 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream168176
8.6 cm28 Aug 2024Horselunges Bridge166931
8.5 cm15 Sept 2008Michelham Priory114498
8.5 cm26 Sept 2005Michelham Priory87667

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
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream8 Nov 20248 Nov 20241
Horselunges Bridge9 Sept 199928 Aug 202412
Upstream Tumblers Gate27 Aug 202127 Aug 20211
Michelham Priory12 Oct 199919 Sept 201812
Sheepwash Bridge15 Sept 199917 Sept 20185
Mill Bridge10 Sept 201310 Sept 20131
Grove Bridge10 Aug 200010 Sept 20042

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

1999–2024

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 801 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
5.4 cm
Upper quarter
6.4 cm
Largest
10.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 707 bullhead. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Heaviest
0.4 oz (0.012 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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