3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Longhope Brook (Westbury Brook)

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Longhope Brook (Westbury Brook) was 4.2 cm, recorded at Longcroft Farm on 6 October 1992.

Across 4 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation20 August 2003Blaisdon Trout Farm

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.2 cm
Median length: 4.1 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
4.2 cm	6 Oct 1992	Longcroft Farm	72238
4.2 cm	6 Oct 1992	Longcroft Farm	72238
4 cm	5 Oct 1992	Westbury	76315
3.8 cm	5 Oct 1992	Westbury	76315

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Blaisdon Trout Farm	20 Aug 2003	20 Aug 2003	1
Longcroft Farm	6 Oct 1992	6 Oct 1992	1
Westbury	5 Oct 1992	5 Oct 1992	1

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

1992–2003

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.8 cm
Lower quarter: 4 cm
Median: 4.1 cm
Upper quarter: 4.2 cm
Largest: 4.2 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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