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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Elstow Brook

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Elstow Brook was 5 cm, recorded at Willington on 6 May 2003.

Across 15 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 August 2024Elstow Moor · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5 cm
Median length
3.5 cm
Fish measured
15
Survey locations
5

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 cm6 May 2003Willington75902
4.8 cm3 Sept 2014Elstow Moor142513
4.5 cm1 Aug 2013Willington137666
4.1 cm1 Aug 2013Willington137666
4 cm7 Aug 2002Manor Farm Harrowden73131
3.5 cm7 Aug 2002Manor Farm Harrowden73131
3.5 cm7 Aug 2002Manor Farm Harrowden73131
3.5 cm7 Aug 2002Manor Farm Harrowden73131
3.4 cm3 Aug 2015Elstow Moor145739
3.2 cm3 Sept 2014Elstow Moor142513

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
Elstow Moor3 Sept 201414 Aug 20243
Willington6 May 20034 Aug 20153
Harrowden Bridge6 May 20036 May 20031
DS Hardwick Bridge6 May 20036 May 20031
Manor Farm Harrowden7 Aug 20027 Aug 20021

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

2002–2024

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
3 cm
Median
3.5 cm
Upper quarter
4.1 cm
Largest
5 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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