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Bullhead in the River Rawthey

Largest measured bullhead: 9.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rawthey was 9.1 cm, recorded at Cautley Beck on 16 October 2010.

Across 10 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 7.6 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 Rawthey.

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Most recent observation13 October 2025Roadbridge nr Sedbergh, River Rawthey
Largest measured bullhead
9.1 cm
Median length
7.6 cm
Fish measured
10
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
9.1 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
9 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
8.5 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
8.1 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
8 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
7.2 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
6.4 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
6.1 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
6 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897
4.5 cm16 Oct 2010Cautley Beck125897

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
Roadbridge nr Sedbergh, River Rawthey23 Sept 199713 Oct 20257
Low Haygarth Farm, River Rawthey14 Aug 199113 Oct 20259
Crookholme, River Rawthey2 Aug 199113 Oct 202518
Rawthey Gill Quarry, River Rawthey12 Aug 202512 Aug 20251
Rawthey Bridge (Bluecaster), River Rawthey15 Aug 199124 Jul 20244
Narthwaite Farm10 Sept 199724 Jul 20243
High Wardses14 Aug 199124 Jul 20243
Ingmire Stickle, River Rawthey23 Sept 199720 Sept 20164
Cautley Beck14 Aug 199716 Oct 20102
Stakes Dub2 Aug 199123 Sept 19972
Below Clowes Weir2 Aug 19912 Aug 19911
Abbot Holme d/s River Dee1 Aug 19911 Aug 19911
Burnt Mill10 Aug 198820 Jul 19903

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

1988–2025

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
6.2 cm
Median
7.6 cm
Upper quarter
8.4 cm
Largest
9.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rawthey

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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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