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Bullhead in the Skeeby Beck

Largest measured bullhead: 8.8 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Skeeby Beck was 8.8 cm, recorded at Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby) on 25 August 2016.

Across 90 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 Skeeby Beck.

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Most recent observation11 September 2024Skeeby Beck Old Maids
Largest measured bullhead
8.8 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
90
Survey locations
8

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
8.8 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111
8.8 cm3 Sept 2013Aske Beck at Aske Bridge138479
8.7 cm9 Aug 2016Gilling beck at Gilling West148881
8.6 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111
8.6 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111
8.6 cm3 Sept 2013Aske Beck at Aske Bridge138479
8.3 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111
8.2 cm3 Sept 2013Skeeby Beck at Skeeby Bridge138481
8.1 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111
8.1 cm25 Aug 2016Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)149111

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
Stalwath Beck DS Dick Scot Lane11 Sept 202411 Sept 20241
Skeeby Beck Old Maids28 Apr 202311 Sept 20242
Dalton Beck Dick Scot Lane28 Apr 202311 Sept 20242
Gilling Beck US Ford28 Apr 202328 Apr 20231
Dalton Beck at Dalton (Skeeby)25 Aug 201625 Aug 20161
Gilling beck at Gilling West2 Jun 20059 Aug 20163
Skeeby Beck at Skeeby Bridge3 Sept 20133 Sept 20131
Aske Beck at Aske Bridge3 Sept 20133 Sept 20131

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

2005–2024

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 90 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.9 cm
Lower quarter
4.3 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
7.3 cm
Largest
8.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Skeeby Beck

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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