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Bullhead in the Wensum Tribs and HWs

Largest measured bullhead: 9.5 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wensum Tribs and HWs was 9.5 cm, recorded at South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood on 9 January 2013.

Across 160 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 6.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation9 April 2019Upstream Stableyard Farm, Raynham · 2 fish
Largest measured bullhead
9.5 cm
Median length
6.1 cm
Fish measured
160
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
9.5 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
9.2 cm14 Mar 2013Upstream Stableyard Farm, Raynham135715
9 cm9 Feb 2006South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood100217
8.8 cm9 Feb 2006South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood100217
8.7 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
8.6 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
8.3 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
8.3 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
8 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316
8 cm9 Jan 2013South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood135316

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding bullhead
Upstream Stableyard Farm, Raynham14 Mar 20139 Apr 20192
South Raynham , Norman's Burrow Wood9 Feb 20069 Jan 20133

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

2006–2019

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 160 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
5.3 cm
Median
6.1 cm
Upper quarter
6.8 cm
Largest
9.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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