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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.6 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 6.6 cm, recorded at D/s A371 on 29 May 2012.

Across 81 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 14 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.001 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 Sheppey.

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Most recent observation21 September 2023Hurn Weir
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.6 cm
Median length
4.6 cm
Fish measured
81
Survey locations
12

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
6.6 cm29 May 2012D/s A371132253
6.5 cm12 Sept 1991Croscombe82169
6.5 cm12 Sept 1991Croscombe82169
6.1 cm28 Jun 2018D/s Woodford Bridge152697
6 cm29 May 2012D/s A371132253
5.9 cm3 Sept 1991Hurn & Shotts Farms82440
5.8 cm8 Aug 2012Charlton House132753
5.7 cm8 Aug 2012Charlton House132753
5.6 cm21 Jun 2018Godney Farm (Te)152689
5.6 cm18 Jun 2015Godney Farm (Te)144960

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
Hurn Weir21 Sept 202321 Sept 20231
Godney Farm (Te)20 Sept 200425 Jun 20198
D/s Woodford Bridge29 May 201228 Jun 20182
Charlton House8 Aug 20128 Aug 20121
D/s A37129 May 201229 May 20121
Dinder (Se-04)14 May 200418 May 20112
Croscombe12 Sept 199112 Sept 19911
Downstream Dulcote10 Sept 199110 Sept 19911
Coxley Wick6 Sept 19916 Sept 19911
The Piggeries5 Sept 19915 Sept 19911
River Farm4 Sept 19914 Sept 19911
Hurn & Shotts Farms3 Sept 19913 Sept 19911

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

1991–2023

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 81 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
4.2 cm
Median
4.6 cm
Upper quarter
5 cm
Largest
6.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 14 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
0.1 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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