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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Bevern Stream

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bevern Stream was 4.5 cm, recorded at Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge on 11 August 2011.

Across 8 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 6 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.001 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0 oz (0.001 kg).

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

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Most recent observation6 September 2017Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
4.5 cm
Median length
3 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
3

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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
4.5 cm11 Aug 2011Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge127363
3.4 cm9 Aug 2011Clappers Weir127300
3.2 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626
3.1 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626
2.8 cm26 Aug 2005Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge87579
2.8 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626
2.8 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626
2.1 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626

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

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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.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding 3-spined stickleback
Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge11 Aug 20116 Sept 20173
Clappers Weir23 Jul 20035 Sept 20175
Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge26 Aug 200526 Aug 20051

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

2003–2017

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
2.8 cm
Median
3 cm
Upper quarter
3.3 cm
Largest
4.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 6 3-spined stickleback. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Upper quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Heaviest
0 oz (0.001 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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