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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Pont

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pont was 9.1 cm, recorded at River Pont at Burnside on 30 July 2009.

Across 10 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 7.5 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 Pont.

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Most recent observation4 July 2024Ponteland Park
Largest measured bullhead
9.1 cm
Median length
7.5 cm
Fish measured
10
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
9.1 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
9 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
8.5 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
8.3 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
7.8 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
7.1 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
6.9 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
6 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
5.9 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753
5.8 cm30 Jul 2009River Pont at Burnside119753

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
River Pont at Stamfordham30 Jul 20124 Jul 20246
Ponteland Park26 Jul 20124 Jul 20242
River Pont at Burnside13 Sept 20079 Jul 20196
River Pont at Gilchesters29 Sept 201611 Jul 20172

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

2007–2024

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
6.2 cm
Median
7.5 cm
Upper quarter
8.5 cm
Largest
9.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Pont

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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