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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Dibb

Largest measured bullhead: 9.7 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dibb was 9.7 cm, recorded at Burnett Fold Nook G1 on 20 October 2015.

Across 289 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.3 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 Dibb.

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Most recent observation23 August 2023Dibbles Bridge
Largest measured bullhead
9.7 cm
Median length
6.3 cm
Fish measured
289
Survey locations
6

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
9.7 cm20 Oct 2015Burnett Fold Nook G1147706
9.5 cm23 Oct 2014Burnett Fold Nook G1147712
9.1 cm22 Oct 2014Ewe Close Scar G5147716
9.1 cm5 Aug 2014Hartlington Bridge142212
8.9 cm5 Aug 2014Hartlington Bridge142212
8.8 cm20 Oct 2015Ewe Close Scar G5147710
8.7 cm20 Oct 2015Sheepfold G3147708
8.7 cm20 Oct 2015Burnett Fold Nook G1147706
8.7 cm22 Oct 2014Sheepfold G3147714
8.7 cm22 Oct 2014Sheepfold G3147714

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
Hartlington Bridge22 Nov 199523 Aug 202315
Dibbles Bridge22 Nov 199523 Aug 202312
Sheepfold G322 Oct 201420 Oct 20152
Far Lathe G423 Oct 201420 Oct 20152
Ewe Close Scar G522 Oct 201420 Oct 20152
Burnett Fold Nook G123 Oct 201420 Oct 20152

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

1995–2023

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 289 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
6.3 cm
Upper quarter
7.3 cm
Largest
9.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dibb

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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