Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Shrewsbury Town

Largest measured bullhead: 5.4 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shrewsbury Town was 5.4 cm, recorded at Kingsland Bridge to English Bridge on 8 May 2013.

This is the only individual bullhead length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Shrewsbury Town.

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Most recent observation6 June 2014Shrewsbury fish pass · 3 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 5.4 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 3
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.4 cm	8 May 2013	Kingsland Bridge to English Bridge	135976

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
Shrewsbury fish pass	6 Jun 2014	6 Jun 2014	1
Kingsland Bridge to English Bridge	8 May 2013	8 May 2013	1
Woppy Hole	11 Jun 2008	11 Jun 2008	1

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

2008–2014

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded bullhead that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 5.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Shrewsbury Town

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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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