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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Main River Axe

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 5.5 cm, recorded at Knowle Farm on 23 August 2011.

Across 136 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0.1 oz (0.003 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.1 oz (0.004 kg).

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2013Clewer (Te) · 4 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.5 cm
Median length
3.1 cm
Fish measured
136
Survey locations
11

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
5.5 cm23 Aug 2011Knowle Farm127528
5.5 cm19 Jun 1991The Forks80932
5.5 cm1 May 1991Batch End Farm82153
5.4 cm28 Jun 1991Upstream Longwater80704
5.3 cm23 Aug 2011Batch Farm127527
5.3 cm28 Jun 1991Upstream Longwater80704
5.3 cm1 May 1991Batch End Farm82153
5.2 cm23 Aug 2011Knowle Farm127528
5.2 cm23 Aug 2011Knowle Farm127528
5.2 cm23 Aug 2011Batch Farm127527

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
Riverside Farm (Te)13 Oct 20044 Jul 20134
Clewer (Te)22 Oct 20044 Jul 20132
Knowle Farm23 Aug 201123 Aug 20111
Ford23 Aug 201123 Aug 20111
Batch Farm23 Aug 201123 Aug 20111
Latcham17 Jul 199117 Jul 19911
Knowle1 Jul 19911 Jul 19911
Upstream Longwater28 Jun 199128 Jun 19911
The Forks19 Jun 199119 Jun 19911
Batch End Farm1 May 19911 May 19911
Brean Cross29 Apr 199129 Apr 19911

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

1991–2013

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 136 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.5 cm
Lower quarter
2.6 cm
Median
3.1 cm
Upper quarter
4.5 cm
Largest
5.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 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
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Heaviest
0.1 oz (0.004 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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