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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Old Carr Steam

Largest measured bullhead: 9.3 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Old Carr Steam was 9.3 cm, recorded at Eastmoor Bridge on 8 February 2000.

Across 79 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.7 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 Old Carr Steam.

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Most recent observation24 April 2024Eastmoor Bridge · 5 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9.3 cm
Median length
5.7 cm
Fish measured
79
Survey locations
3

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
9.3 cm8 Feb 2000Eastmoor Bridge30187
9.3 cm8 Feb 2000Furze Hill30186
8.8 cm10 Nov 2010DS Eastmoor Bridge125006
8.5 cm24 Apr 2024Eastmoor Bridge164792
8.4 cm30 Mar 2012Eastmoor Bridge130946
8.3 cm8 Feb 2000Eastmoor Bridge30187
8.3 cm8 Feb 2000Furze Hill30186
8.3 cm8 Feb 2000Furze Hill30186
8.3 cm8 Feb 2000Furze Hill30186
8.1 cm30 Mar 2012Eastmoor Bridge130946

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
Eastmoor Bridge8 Feb 200024 Apr 20246
DS Eastmoor Bridge10 Nov 201020 Mar 20152
Furze Hill8 Feb 20008 Feb 20001

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

2000–2024

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 79 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
5.7 cm
Upper quarter
6.8 cm
Largest
9.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Old Carr Steam

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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