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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Bourne

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bourne was 5.8 cm, recorded at Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane on 21 April 2011.

Across 8 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 August 2023Pierce Mill · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.8 cm
Median length
4.7 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
5.8 cm21 Apr 2011Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane126834
5 cm21 Apr 2011Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane126834
5 cm21 Apr 2011Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane126834
4.7 cm2 Aug 2017Pierce Mill151554
4.6 cm21 Apr 2011Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane126834
4.5 cm21 Apr 2011Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane126834
2.6 cm7 Aug 2023Pierce Mill163080
2.6 cm2 Aug 2017Pierce Mill151554

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
Pierce Mill2 Aug 20177 Aug 20232
Paxtol Spoute27 Oct 201127 Oct 20111
Downstream Bridge at Dux Farm, Dux Lane21 Apr 201121 Apr 20111

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

2011–2023

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
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
4.7 cm
Upper quarter
5 cm
Largest
5.8 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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