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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River DS Lt Ouse

Largest measured bullhead: 8.8 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lt Ouse was 8.8 cm, recorded at Brandon Staunch on 19 April 1989.

Across 20 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 7.3 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 DS Lt Ouse.

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Most recent observation30 July 2024Little Ouse Village · 1 fish
Largest measured bullhead
8.8 cm
Median length
7.3 cm
Fish measured
20
Survey locations
4

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
8.8 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
8.8 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
8.3 cm15 May 1989Hockwold Common29851
8.3 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
7.8 cm15 May 1989Hockwold Common29851
7.8 cm15 May 1989Hockwold Common29851
7.8 cm15 May 1989Hockwold Common29851
7.8 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
7.8 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
7.3 cm15 May 1989Hockwold Common29851

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
Little Ouse Village30 Jul 202430 Jul 20241
Brandon Staunch19 Apr 198924 May 20123
Plantation Farm23 May 201223 May 20121
Hockwold Common15 May 198915 May 19891

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.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
6.2 cm
Median
7.3 cm
Upper quarter
7.8 cm
Largest
8.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Lt Ouse

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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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