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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Crimple

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Crimple was 5.2 cm, recorded at u/s Hookstone Beck on 20 October 2016.

Across 14 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.4 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 Crimple.

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Most recent observation20 October 2016d/s Hookstone Beck · 2 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.2 cm
Median length
3.4 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
3

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
5.2 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
5 cm20 Oct 2016d/s Hookstone Beck149855
4.6 cm20 Oct 2016d/s Hookstone Beck149855
4.5 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.8 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.6 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.4 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.4 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.3 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119
3.2 cm25 Aug 2015Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)146119

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
u/s Hookstone Beck20 Oct 201620 Oct 20161
d/s Hookstone Beck20 Oct 201620 Oct 20161
Park Beck at Shaws Bridge (WFD)25 Aug 201525 Aug 20151

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

2015–2016

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
3.2 cm
Median
3.4 cm
Upper quarter
4.3 cm
Largest
5.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Crimple

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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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