Bullhead · Cottus gobio

Bullhead in the Wraxall Brook

Largest measured bullhead: 6.7 cm

The largest bullhead measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wraxall Brook was 6.7 cm, recorded at Lower Wraxall on 16 July 2015.

Across 130 measured bullhead, the median measured length was 5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 June 2025Lower Wraxall

Largest measured bullhead: 6.7 cm
Median length: 5 cm
Fish measured: 130
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
6.7 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.6 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.6 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.6 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.6 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.5 cm	17 Aug 2011	Lower Wraxall	127452
6.5 cm	17 Aug 2011	Lower Wraxall	127452
6.4 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.4 cm	16 Jul 2015	Lower Wraxall	145434
6.3 cm	17 Aug 2011	Lower Wraxall	127452

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
Lower Wraxall	9 Aug 2004	12 Jun 2025	11

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

2004–2025

Survey records by year

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

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109

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 130 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.1 cm
Lower quarter: 4.2 cm
Median: 5 cm
Upper quarter: 5.6 cm
Largest: 6.7 cm

0–99 mm

130

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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