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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Amber

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Amber was 6.7 cm, recorded at Ogston on 25 October 2016.

Across 72 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation25 October 2016Ogston · 34 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.7 cm
Median length
3.3 cm
Fish measured
72
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
6.7 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
6.2 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
6.1 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
5.8 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
5.7 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
5.7 cm30 Aug 2011Wingfield Park127638
5.4 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
5.2 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562
4.9 cm10 Nov 2015Amber Mill Shirland147458
4.8 cm25 Oct 2016Ogston150562

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
Ogston25 Oct 201625 Oct 20161
Amber Mill Shirland10 Nov 201525 Oct 20162
South Wingfield28 Jul 201528 Jul 20151
Wingfield Park30 Aug 201130 Aug 20111

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

2011–2016

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 72 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
2.9 cm
Median
3.3 cm
Upper quarter
3.9 cm
Largest
6.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Amber

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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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