Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Three Bridges Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 8.1 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Three Bridges Stream was 8.1 cm, recorded at Hele Hill (Se-03) on 18 June 2014.

Across 110 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 bullhead. The median was 0.2 oz (0.005 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.2 oz (0.005 kg).

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

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Most recent observation7 September 2021Hele Hill (Se-03) · 26 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 8.1 cm
Median length: 5.5 cm
Fish measured: 110
Survey locations: 2

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
8.1 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7.9 cm	31 Oct 1997	Higher Stoford	79599
7.6 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7.5 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7.1 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7.1 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
7 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222
6.9 cm	18 Jun 2014	Hele Hill (Se-03)	141222

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
Hele Hill (Se-03)	14 Apr 2003	7 Sept 2021	4
Higher Stoford	31 Oct 1997	31 Oct 1997	1

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

1997–2021

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 110 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.1 cm
Lower quarter: 4.8 cm
Median: 5.5 cm
Upper quarter: 6.1 cm
Largest: 8.1 cm

0–99 mm

110

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 bullhead. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.0045 kg)
Median: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Heaviest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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