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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Lune

Largest measured bullhead: 8.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lune was 8.2 cm, recorded at SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park on 31 October 2007.

Across 9 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.5 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 Lune.

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Most recent observation24 September 2025SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park
Largest measured bullhead
8.2 cm
Median length
6.5 cm
Fish measured
9
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
8.2 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
8.1 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
7.1 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
6.7 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
6.5 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
5.7 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
5.5 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
5.5 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619
3.9 cm31 Oct 2007SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park108619

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
SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park7 Oct 199824 Sept 202522
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct1 Dec 199525 Aug 20229
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, D/s Carl Beck26 Oct 199925 Aug 20228
BT Sentinel, River Lune, Blake House2 Oct 20132 Oct 20131

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

1995–2025

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
6.5 cm
Upper quarter
7.1 cm
Largest
8.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lune

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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