Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Sowton Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 6.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Sowton Brook was 6.2 cm, recorded at D/s Sowton Barton (Sp) on 25 June 2019.

This is the only individual bullhead length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation25 June 2019D/s Sowton Barton (Sp) · 1 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 6.2 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 5
Survey locations: 1

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
6.2 cm	25 Jun 2019	D/s Sowton Barton (Sp)	154687

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
D/s Sowton Barton (Sp)	9 Jul 1999	25 Jun 2019	5

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

1999–2019

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 6.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Sowton Brook

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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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