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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Sence

Largest measured bullhead: 9.5 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 9.5 cm, recorded at Sence Valley Forest Park on 11 August 2016.

Across 100 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.4 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone
Largest measured bullhead
9.5 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
100
Survey locations
8

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
9.5 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
9.5 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
9.4 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
9.3 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
8.8 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
8.8 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
8.5 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
8.5 cm11 Aug 2016Downstream Sence Valley149635
8.5 cm11 Aug 2016Sence Valley Forest Park149580
8.5 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856

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
Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone10 Jul 200722 Aug 20245
Sheepy Magna21 Jun 20067 Jul 20224
Sence Valley Forest Park8 Sept 201011 Aug 20165
Downstream Sence Valley11 Aug 201611 Aug 20161
Broom Hill Farm28 Sept 20113 Sept 20155
Ratcliffe Culey21 Jun 20064 Sept 20122
Harris Bridge20 Jun 200620 Jun 20061
Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch14 Jun 200614 Jun 20061

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

2006–2024

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 100 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
7.8 cm
Largest
9.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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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