3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Burn

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Burn was 6.7 cm, recorded at Nelson's Birthplace on 15 October 2021.

Across 143 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 Burn.

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Most recent observation9 November 2022Roy's Mill · 5 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.7 cm
Median length: 3.8 cm
Fish measured: 143
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
6.7 cm	15 Oct 2021	Nelson's Birthplace	160763
6.5 cm	15 Oct 2021	Nelson's Birthplace	160763
6.5 cm	15 Oct 2021	Nelson's Birthplace	160763
6.4 cm	20 Jul 1987	Nelson's Birthplace	16825
6.3 cm	13 Apr 2004	Nelson's Birthplace	80226
6.3 cm	13 Apr 2004	Nelson's Birthplace	80226
6.2 cm	18 Oct 2005	South Creake	108422
6.2 cm	13 Apr 2004	Nelson's Birthplace	80226
6.1 cm	13 Apr 2004	Nelson's Birthplace	80226
5.9 cm	18 Oct 2005	South Creake	108422

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.

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

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Roy's Mill	30 Oct 1998	9 Nov 2022	8
Nelson's Birthplace	20 Jul 1987	15 Oct 2021	5
South Creake	18 Oct 2005	14 May 2008	2
Burnham Mill	26 May 2004	26 May 2004	1

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

1987–2022

Survey records by year

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

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099

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304

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208

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113

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 143 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2 cm
Lower quarter: 3.1 cm
Median: 3.8 cm
Upper quarter: 4.5 cm
Largest: 6.7 cm

0–99 mm

143

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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