Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the River Worfe

Largest measured bullhead: 9.5 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Worfe was 9.5 cm, recorded at Worfield on 18 June 2013.

Across 28 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.2 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 Worfe.

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Most recent observation28 July 2021Cosford - red carded

Largest measured bullhead: 9.5 cm
Median length: 6.2 cm
Fish measured: 28
Survey locations: 7

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
9.5 cm	18 Jun 2013	Worfield	138853
9.1 cm	18 Jun 2013	Worfield	138853
8.9 cm	4 Jul 2013	Greengates Mill	139756
8.7 cm	4 Jul 2013	Greengates Mill	139756
8.3 cm	18 Jun 2013	Stableford	138855
8 cm	18 Jun 2013	Worfield	138853
7.7 cm	18 Jun 2013	Worfield	138853
7.6 cm	18 Jun 2013	Stableford	138855
7.4 cm	4 Jul 2013	Greengates Mill	139756
7.4 cm	18 Jun 2013	Stableford	138855

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
Cosford - red carded	24 May 2011	28 Jul 2021	4
Greengates Mill	4 Jul 2013	4 Jul 2013	1
Worfield	24 May 2011	18 Jun 2013	2
Stableford	18 Jun 2013	18 Jun 2013	1
Ryton	23 May 2013	23 May 2013	1
Rindleford	19 Sept 2002	31 Mar 2004	2
Lizard Mill	19 Sept 2002	19 Sept 2002	1

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

2002–2021

Survey records by year

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

202

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104

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211

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513

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018

119

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121

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.6 cm
Lower quarter: 2.2 cm
Median: 6.2 cm
Upper quarter: 7.6 cm
Largest: 9.5 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Worfe

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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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