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Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Strine

Largest measured bullhead: 9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Strine was 9 cm, recorded at Tibberton Moor on 22 April 2015.

Across 34 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.2 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 Strine.

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Most recent observation22 April 2015Crudgington · 4 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9 cm
Median length
5.2 cm
Fish measured
34
Survey locations
4

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 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
9 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
8 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
7.2 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
7 cm22 Apr 2015Crudgington144579
7 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
7 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
7 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
6.8 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578
6.8 cm22 Apr 2015Tibberton Moor144578

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
Tibberton Moor24 Apr 201222 Apr 20152
Crudgington24 Apr 201222 Apr 20152
Newport14 May 199227 Apr 20043
Edgmond13 May 199227 Apr 20043

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

1992–2015

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 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
4.6 cm
Median
5.2 cm
Upper quarter
6.8 cm
Largest
9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Strine

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

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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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