Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Whitstone Stream

Largest measured bullhead: 8.3 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Whitstone Stream was 8.3 cm, recorded at Kitleigh on 12 August 2010.

Across 81 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 September 2010Langford Bridge · 64 fish

Largest measured bullhead: 8.3 cm
Median length: 5.3 cm
Fish measured: 81
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
8.3 cm	12 Aug 2010	Kitleigh	123446
7.7 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.5 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.5 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.5 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.2 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.2 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
7.1 cm	12 Aug 2010	Kitleigh	123446
7 cm	10 Sept 2010	Langford Bridge	123840
6.8 cm	12 Aug 2010	Kitleigh	123446

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding bullhead
Langford Bridge	18 Sept 1987	10 Sept 2010	3
Kitleigh	21 Sept 1987	12 Aug 2010	3

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

1987–2010

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 81 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.3 cm
Lower quarter: 3.8 cm
Median: 5.3 cm
Upper quarter: 6 cm
Largest: 8.3 cm

0–99 mm

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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