3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Arram Beck

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.6 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Arram Beck was 5.6 cm, recorded at Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks on 11 October 2004.

Across 93 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation26 September 2016White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)4 · 4 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.6 cm
Median length: 3.8 cm
Fish measured: 93
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback

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
5.6 cm	11 Oct 2004	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	83627
5.4 cm	11 Oct 2004	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	83627
5.3 cm	11 Oct 2004	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	83627
5.1 cm	25 Sept 2016	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	149402
5.1 cm	11 Oct 2004	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	83627
5 cm	25 Sept 2016	Bryan Mills Beck at Farm Bridge	149404
5 cm	25 Sept 2016	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	149402
5 cm	9 Jun 2011	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	129652
4.9 cm	25 Sept 2016	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	149402
4.9 cm	25 Sept 2016	Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	149402

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where 3-spined stickleback were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one 3-spined stickleback record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
White House Fm, Arram Beck.HULLCRS/(LOWER)4	25 Sept 2003	26 Sept 2016	5
Scorborough Beck at Scorborough	25 Sept 2016	25 Sept 2016	1
Confluence of Scorborough and Bryan Mills Becks	11 Oct 2004	25 Sept 2016	4
Bryan Mills Beck at Farm Bridge	25 Sept 2016	25 Sept 2016	1

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

2003–2016

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded 3-spined stickleback that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 93 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.5 cm
Lower quarter: 3.1 cm
Median: 3.8 cm
Upper quarter: 4.3 cm
Largest: 5.6 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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