Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Dove

Largest measured bullhead: 8.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dove was 8.1 cm, recorded at Brome Hall Farm on 19 April 2006.

Across 60 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 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 Dove.

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Most recent observation7 May 2024Downstream Oakley Weir · 10 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 8.1 cm
Median length: 6 cm
Fish measured: 60
Survey locations: 5

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
8.1 cm	19 Apr 2006	Brome Hall Farm	90733
8.1 cm	19 Apr 2006	Brome Hall Farm	90733
7.7 cm	19 Apr 2006	Brome Hall Farm	90733
7.5 cm	18 Apr 2006	Oakley Park	90722
7.4 cm	7 May 2024	Downstream Oakley Weir	166556
7.3 cm	24 Apr 2006	Downstream Oakley Weir	90723
7.3 cm	24 Apr 2006	Downstream Oakley Weir	90723
7.3 cm	19 Apr 2006	Brome Hall Farm	90733
7.2 cm	21 Apr 2006	Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge	90732
7.1 cm	7 May 2024	Downstream Oakley Weir	166556

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
Downstream Oakley Weir	21 Jul 1999	7 May 2024	3
Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge	21 Apr 2006	21 Apr 2006	1
Brome Hall Farm	13 Jun 1989	19 Apr 2006	4
Oakley Park	7 May 1996	18 Apr 2006	3
Upstream Red Bridge	26 Jul 1999	26 Jul 1999	1

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

1989–2024

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: 3.1 cm
Lower quarter: 5.4 cm
Median: 6 cm
Upper quarter: 6.9 cm
Largest: 8.1 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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