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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Quarme

Largest measured bullhead: 8.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Quarme was 8.2 cm, recorded at Quarme Bridge (Sp) on 22 June 2022.

Across 130 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 Quarme.

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Most recent observation17 July 2025Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te) · 27 fish
Largest measured bullhead
8.2 cm
Median length
5.7 cm
Fish measured
130
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
8.2 cm22 Jun 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp)161133
7.6 cm15 Aug 2017Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)151406
7.5 cm22 Jun 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp)161133
7.5 cm6 Aug 2019Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)155036
7.5 cm15 Aug 2017Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)151406
7.3 cm15 Aug 2017Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)151406
7.2 cm22 Jun 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp)161133
7.2 cm22 Jun 2022Quarme Bridge (Sp)161133
7.2 cm15 Aug 2017Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)151406
7.2 cm15 Aug 2017Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)151406

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
Upstream Witheridge Ford (Te)5 Jun 199817 Jul 202517
Quarme Bridge (Sp)28 May 199822 Jun 20225
Luckwell Bridge (Sp)*28 May 199829 Jul 20042

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

1998–2025

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 130 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
3.8 cm
Median
5.7 cm
Upper quarter
6.5 cm
Largest
8.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Quarme

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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