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Bullhead in the River Noe

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Noe was 9.1 cm, recorded at Barber Booth on 5 August 2010.

Across 237 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.2 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 Noe.

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Most recent observation24 September 2025Shatton
Largest measured bullhead
9.1 cm
Median length
6.2 cm
Fish measured
237
Survey locations
7

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
9.1 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
9 cm15 Jul 2014Fullwood Stile141714
9 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
8.8 cm12 Sept 2012Fullwood Stile134239
8.8 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
8.5 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
8.5 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
8.4 cm13 Sept 2018Fullwood Stile153325
8.3 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370
8.3 cm5 Aug 2010Barber Booth123370

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
Shatton24 Sept 202524 Sept 20251
Hope24 Sept 202524 Sept 20251
Fullwood Stile29 Nov 199518 Sept 202417
Barber Booth1 Dec 200018 Sept 20244
Laneshill13 Sept 201813 Sept 20181
Edale End29 Nov 19954 Oct 20075
Backtor Farm3 Oct 20073 Oct 20071

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 237 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
6.2 cm
Upper quarter
7.2 cm
Largest
9.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Noe

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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