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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Bure (upper)

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (upper) was 6.7 cm, recorded at Park Farm on 18 May 2016.

Across 403 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.001 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.1 oz (0.003 kg).

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 (upper).

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Most recent observation17 October 2025Upstream Itteringham Bridge · 11 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.7 cm
Median length
4.4 cm
Fish measured
403
Survey locations
9

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 cm18 May 2016Park Farm148311
6.5 cm8 Apr 2013Itteringham Common135833
6.5 cm6 Apr 2011Upstream Itteringham Bridge126068
6.5 cm26 Apr 2004Itteringham Common80107
6.5 cm1 May 2003Itteringham Common75897
6.4 cm11 Apr 2014Upstream Itteringham Bridge140901
6.2 cm19 May 2016Itteringham Common148319
6.2 cm24 Apr 2012Itteringham Common131120
6.2 cm7 May 2004West End Plantation80108
6.1 cm11 Apr 2013Upstream Itteringham Bridge135834

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
Upstream Itteringham Bridge10 May 199417 Oct 202511
Saxthorpe Post Office Lane8 May 20038 Sept 202514
Itteringham Common29 Apr 199812 May 202510
Park Farm21 May 19986 Jun 20236
Upstream Elmerdale Bridge19 Apr 199112 May 20227
Ingworth Idb22 Jun 201822 Jun 20181
Full Mill Ford9 Oct 20069 Oct 20061
West End Plantation6 May 20037 May 20042
Downstream Ingworth Bridge26 May 199826 May 19981

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

1991–2025

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 403 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.3 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
4.4 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
6.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 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
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Heaviest
0.1 oz (0.003 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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