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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Bure (central)

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (central) was 6 cm, recorded at Downstream Aylsham Bypass on 6 July 2022.

Across 56 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.2 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 Bure (central).

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Most recent observation3 June 2025Downstream Aylsham Bypass · 2 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
56
Survey locations
6

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 cm6 Jul 2022Downstream Aylsham Bypass161859
5.4 cm3 Jun 2025Downstream Aylsham Bypass177120
5.3 cm15 May 2019Downstream Aylsham Bypass155871
5.3 cm22 Jun 2016Downstream Aylsham Bypass148817
5.2 cm8 Jun 2004Downstream Aylsham Bypass80109
5.1 cm3 Jun 2025Downstream Aylsham Bypass177120
5 cm28 Jun 2013Downstream Aylsham Bypass136995
5 cm8 Jun 2004Downstream Aylsham Bypass80109
4.9 cm8 Jun 2004Downstream Aylsham Bypass80109
4.8 cm8 Jun 2006Downstream Plantation Bridge100234

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
Downstream Aylsham Bypass20 Jun 20033 Jun 20258
Downstream Buxton Mill11 May 201026 Jul 20223
Lamas Hall15 Jun 20068 Jul 20222
Burgh Hall Farm27 Jul 201627 Jul 20161
Upstream Oxnead Bridge18 Jun 201318 Jun 20131
Downstream Plantation Bridge9 Jun 20058 Jun 20062

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

2003–2025

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 56 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
3.3 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
4.6 cm
Largest
6 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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