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Bullhead in the River Perry

Largest measured bullhead: 10.5 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Perry was 10.5 cm, recorded at Coed-y-Tye on 21 May 2013.

Across 81 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6 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 Perry.

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Most recent observation18 August 2023Frankbrook (new)
Largest measured bullhead
10.5 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
81
Survey locations
13

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
10.5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
9.5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
9.1 cm21 May 2013Downstream Rednal136087
9 cm21 May 2013Milford136088
9 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
8.9 cm6 Jun 2013Fitz136650
8.8 cm21 May 2013Downstream Rednal136087
8.6 cm6 Jun 2013Fitz136650
8.5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
8.2 cm6 Jun 2013Fitz136650

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
Frankbrook (new)12 May 200818 Aug 20239
Fitz 100m d/s road bridge1 Aug 20194 Jul 20223
Milford4 Jun 19911 Jun 20166
Fitz14 Jun 20051 Jun 20165
Wykey31 May 201631 May 20161
Sycamore Farm House31 May 201631 May 20161
Downstream Rednal26 Apr 201131 May 20163
Gobowen21 May 20124 May 20162
Alder Lea21 May 201227 Apr 20162
Coed-y-Tye26 Apr 201121 May 20132
Frank Brook14 Jun 200514 Jun 20051
Wyke10 Apr 200310 Apr 20031
Perrymoor Farm10 Apr 200310 Apr 20031

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

1991–2023

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 81 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
0.9 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
7.2 cm
Largest
10.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Perry

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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