3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Claydon Brook

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Claydon Brook was 6.1 cm, recorded at Brook Farm on 15 February 2011.

Across 10 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation15 February 2011Brook Farm · 2 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.1 cm
Median length: 4.5 cm
Fish measured: 10
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
6.1 cm	15 Feb 2011	Brook Farm	125925
5.3 cm	5 Feb 1991	West Hill Farm	28970
4.8 cm	1 May 1998	West Hill Farm	28988
4.8 cm	27 Feb 1998	White Bridge	28987
4.8 cm	27 Feb 1998	White Bridge	28987
4.3 cm	1 May 1998	West Hill Farm	28988
3.8 cm	4 Feb 1991	White Bridge	28969
3.5 cm	27 Mar 2006	DS White Bridge	90417
3.4 cm	15 Feb 2011	Brook Farm	125925
3 cm	27 Mar 2006	DS White Bridge	90417

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Brook Farm	15 Feb 2011	15 Feb 2011	1
DS White Bridge	27 Mar 2006	27 Mar 2006	1
West Hill Farm	5 Feb 1991	1 May 1998	2
White Bridge	4 Feb 1991	27 Feb 1998	2

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

1991–2011

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3 cm
Lower quarter: 3.6 cm
Median: 4.6 cm
Upper quarter: 4.8 cm
Largest: 6.1 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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