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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Cheriton stream

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cheriton stream was 5.8 cm, recorded at Vernal Farm on 17 August 2010.

Across 8 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 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 Cheriton stream.

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Most recent observation19 August 2025Cheriton stream 4: Cheriton Mill · 8 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.8 cm
Median length
4.5 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
10

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 cm17 Aug 2010Vernal Farm123819
5.7 cm17 Aug 2010Vernal Farm123819
4.9 cm11 Aug 2011Cheriton stream 4: Cheriton Mill127379
4.5 cm6 Sept 2006Tichborne101588
4.5 cm6 Sept 2006Upstream of flyover101340
4.4 cm17 Aug 2010Vernal Farm123819
4.2 cm17 Aug 2010Vernal Farm123819
3 cm17 Aug 2010Vernal Farm123819

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding 3-spined stickleback
Cheriton stream 4: Cheriton Mill23 Sept 201019 Aug 202511
Vernal Farm6 Aug 200925 Jul 202411
Cheriton stream 2: Habitat Works9 Sept 200930 Jul 20213
Tichborne Park31 Aug 201710 Jun 20192
Cheriton stream 1: downstream of flyover9 Sept 200928 Sept 20152
Downstream Vernal Farm30 Aug 201230 Aug 20121
Upstream of Cheriton Mill23 Sept 201023 Sept 20101
Cheriton stream 3: Ironbridge14 Sept 200914 Sept 20091
Upstream of flyover2 Sept 20056 Sept 20062
Tichborne2 Sept 20056 Sept 20062

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

2005–2025

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
3 cm
Lower quarter
4.4 cm
Median
4.5 cm
Upper quarter
5.1 cm
Largest
5.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 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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