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Bullhead in the River Stody watercourse

Largest measured bullhead: 11 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stody watercourse was 11 cm, recorded at Barber's Lane, Stody on 27 November 2014.

Across 111 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 4.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 27 bullhead. The median was 0.1 oz (0.003 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg).

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

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Most recent observation27 November 2014Barber's Lane, Stody · 55 fish
Largest measured bullhead
11 cm
Median length
4.8 cm
Fish measured
111
Survey locations
2

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
11 cm27 Nov 2014Barber's Lane, Stody144230
10.1 cm27 Nov 2014Barber's Lane, Stody144230
9.5 cm2 Apr 2008Barber's Lane, Stody111545
9.2 cm27 Nov 2014Barber's Lane, Stody144230
9.2 cm27 Nov 2014Barber's Lane, Stody144230
9.1 cm28 Jan 2003Barber's Lane, Stody99811
9 cm2 Apr 2008Barber's Lane, Stody111545
8.5 cm11 Mar 2011u/s Hall Farm, Stody125999
8.5 cm28 Jan 2003Barber's Lane, Stody99811
8.5 cm28 Jan 2003Barber's Lane, Stody99811

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
Barber's Lane, Stody28 Jan 200327 Nov 20143
u/s Hall Farm, Stody6 Feb 200311 Mar 20112

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

2003–2014

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 111 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
3.8 cm
Median
4.8 cm
Upper quarter
7.3 cm
Largest
11 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 27 bullhead. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.0005 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.0005 kg)
Median
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Upper quarter
0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Heaviest
0.3 oz (0.008 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Explore the River Stody watercourse

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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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