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Bullhead in the Spratford Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 9.2 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Spratford Stream was 9.2 cm, recorded at Tiverton Parkway (Sp) on 10 June 2019.

Across 9 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 June 2026Tiverton Parkway (Sp) · 18 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9.2 cm
Median length
7 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
3

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
9.2 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
8.8 cm12 Jun 2019Five Bridges (Sp)154598
7.9 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
7.2 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
7 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
6.9 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
6 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
2.5 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587
2.3 cm10 Jun 2019Tiverton Parkway (Sp)154587

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
Tiverton Parkway (Sp)20 May 199717 Jun 20266
Five Bridges (Sp)4 Jun 199712 Jun 20195
Fenacre Farm (Sp)*16 Jun 20008 Sept 20092

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

1997–2026

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.3 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
7 cm
Upper quarter
7.9 cm
Largest
9.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Spratford Stream

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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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