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Bullhead in the River Ure Tributaries

Largest measured bullhead: 10.9 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ure Tributaries was 10.9 cm, recorded at Apedale Beck, Redmire on 3 August 2021.

Across 1,820 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6 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 Ure Tributaries.

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Most recent observation23 September 2025Bardale Beck at Marsett
Largest measured bullhead
10.9 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
1,820
Survey locations
35

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
10.9 cm3 Aug 2021Apedale Beck, Redmire160043
10.4 cm24 Jul 2013Bardale Beck at Marsett137439
10.3 cm19 Sept 2019Whitfield Gill, Askrigg155578
10.2 cm25 Jul 2013Raydale Beck, ford nr Marsett137440
10.2 cm24 Jul 2013Duerley Beck, Gayle137438
10.1 cm29 Jul 2013Fleemis Gill, Gammersgill137951
10 cm2 Aug 2013Kex Beck, Azerley137927
9.9 cm23 Jul 2013Hardraw Beck, Strands137434
9.8 cm2 Aug 2013Kex Beck, Azerley137927
9.8 cm2 Aug 2013Kex Beck, Azerley137927

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
Hearne Beck, Fossdale5 Jun 200723 Sept 20253
Bardale Beck at Marsett6 Jun 200723 Sept 20253
Walden Beck, Cote Caravan Site (At bridge)4 Jun 200710 Sept 20254
Harmby Beck31 Jul 200110 Sept 202515
Harker Beck, Jervaulx12 Jun 200710 Sept 20254
Bishopdale Beck, Spickels Bridge28 Jul 200310 Sept 20259
Bishopdale Beck, Ribba Hall3 Aug 201110 Sept 20254
Wreaks Beck, Middle Biggin7 Jun 20079 Sept 20254
Kex Beck, Azerley7 Jun 20079 Sept 20254
Whitfield Gill, Askrigg4 Jun 20078 Sept 20254
River Bain, nr Bainbridge4 Jun 20078 Sept 20254
Gill Beck, Seata Farm4 Jun 20078 Sept 20253
Swan Beck, Redmire25 Jul 20014 Sept 202514
Apedale Beck, Redmire25 Jul 20014 Sept 20257
Hardraw Beck, d/s road bridge5 Jun 20073 Sept 20254
Hardraw Beck, Strands5 Jun 20073 Sept 20254
Raydale Beck, ford nr Marsett25 Jul 20132 Sept 20252
Cragdale Water, Nr Stalling Busk6 Jun 20072 Sept 20253
Walden Beck, West Burton31 Jul 200126 Aug 202516
Eller Beck Nr. Woodhall11 Sept 200226 Aug 202514
Snaizeholme Beck, Stone Gill Foot (u/s Tow Hill)5 Jun 20077 Aug 20253
Snaizeholme Beck, B625523 Jul 20137 Aug 20254
Duerley Beck, Gayle5 Jun 20077 Aug 20253
Duerley Beck, Duerley Bottom5 Jun 20077 Aug 20254
Widdale Beck, Widdale Foot5 Jun 20076 Aug 20253
Widdale Beck, Dairy Farm5 Jun 20076 Aug 20255
East Gill, Cotterdale5 Jun 20076 Aug 20253
Cotterdale Beck, Caravan Site5 Jun 20076 Aug 20254
Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge8 Jun 201010 Jun 20243
Bishopdale Beck Howesyke Farm Upper12 Sept 201312 Sept 20131
Bishopdale Beck Howesyke Farm Lower12 Sept 201312 Sept 20131
Melmerby Beck, Swidney Lodge11 Jun 20078 Aug 20132
Holbeck at Dene Wood8 Aug 20138 Aug 20131
Turn beck at Gammersgill11 Jun 200729 Jul 20132
Fleemis Gill, Gammersgill29 Jul 201329 Jul 20131

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

2001–2025

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 1,820 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.4 cm
Lower quarter
4.5 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
7 cm
Largest
10.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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