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Bullhead in the River Lydden

Largest measured bullhead: 7.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lydden was 7.1 cm, recorded at u/s Bagber Bridge on 25 April 2007.

Across 96 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 4.8 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 Lydden.

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Most recent observation25 April 2013u/s of confluence with Wonston Brook
Largest measured bullhead
7.1 cm
Median length
4.8 cm
Fish measured
96
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.1 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.6 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.5 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.4 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.4 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.2 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.1 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.1 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.1 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402
6.1 cm25 Apr 2007u/s Bagber Bridge105402

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
u/s of confluence with Wonston Brook25 Apr 201325 Apr 20131
Lydden House Bypass10 Sept 201210 Sept 20121
u/s Bagber Bridge25 Apr 200722 May 20122
Cox water16 May 201216 May 20121
Cannings court16 May 201216 May 20121

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

2007–2013

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 96 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.2 cm
Median
4.8 cm
Upper quarter
5.2 cm
Largest
7.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lydden

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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