RiverFish

Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Sett

Largest measured bullhead: 8.9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sett was 8.9 cm, recorded at Gyse05 on 27 June 2003.

Across 23 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 Sett.

See bullhead records across England →

Most recent observation15 September 2025Se01
Largest measured bullhead
8.9 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
23
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
8.9 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
8.8 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
8.5 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
8.3 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
8.2 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
7.6 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
7.2 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
7.2 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
7 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269
6.7 cm27 Jun 2003Gyse0576269

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
Se0110 May 200015 Sept 202526
SE01a10 May 200015 Sept 202522
Gyse0313 Jun 201412 Aug 20252
Gyse026 Aug 200712 Aug 20254
Gyse051 Jun 199427 Jun 20033
Se061 Sept 19981 Sept 19981
Se0424 May 19941 Sept 19982
Se0324 May 199424 May 19941

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

1994–2025

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 23 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
0.3 cm
Lower quarter
5.7 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
7.4 cm
Largest
8.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sett

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Brown / sea trout

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →