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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Churnet

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3.9 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Churnet was 3.9 cm, recorded at Eaton Dovedale Farm on 29 August 2013.

Across 2 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.6 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 Churnet.

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Most recent observation20 September 2024Consall Forge
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
3.9 cm
Median length
3.6 cm
Fish measured
2
Survey locations
14

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
3.9 cm29 Aug 2013Eaton Dovedale Farm139058
3.4 cm29 Aug 2013Eaton Dovedale Farm139058

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
Consall Forge25 Sept 201820 Sept 20242
Eaton Dovedale Farm29 Aug 201310 Oct 20182
Oakamoor9 Oct 20189 Oct 20181
Basford Bridge - Cheddleton23 Sept 20149 Oct 20182
Rocester15 Aug 201715 Aug 20171
Downstream Crumpwood Weir15 Aug 201715 Aug 20171
Middle Hulme Farm4 Oct 20124 Oct 20121
Abbey Green Farm12 Sept 19959 Jan 20092
Westwood Golf Course30 Aug 198913 Sept 19952
St. Edwards Hospital7 Sept 198920 Aug 19922
Upstream Alton Stw26 Sept 198926 Sept 19891
Eastwall Farm20 Sept 198920 Sept 19891
Whiston Bridge19 Sept 198919 Sept 19891
Upstream Leekbrook Stw7 Sept 19897 Sept 19891

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

1989–2024

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.4 cm
Lower quarter
3.5 cm
Median
3.7 cm
Upper quarter
3.8 cm
Largest
3.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Churnet

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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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