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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 4.5 cm, recorded at Long Bridge on 23 October 2009.

Across 24 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.001 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0 oz (0.001 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation11 September 2024Sherman Bridge · 4 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
4.5 cm
Median length
3.2 cm
Fish measured
24
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
4.5 cm23 Oct 2009Long Bridge120684
4.3 cm20 Oct 2009Horselunges Bridge120663
4.1 cm20 Oct 2009Horselunges Bridge120663
4 cm20 Oct 2009Horselunges Bridge120663
3.7 cm20 Oct 2009Horselunges Bridge120663
3.6 cm23 Oct 2009Long Bridge120684
3.6 cm23 Oct 2009Long Bridge120684
3.5 cm11 Sept 2024Sherman Bridge167160
3.5 cm11 Sept 2024Sherman Bridge167160
3.5 cm21 Sept 2005Horselunges Bridge87669

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Sherman Bridge1 Oct 201511 Sept 20242
Upstream Tumblers Gate27 Aug 202127 Aug 20211
Long Bridge23 Oct 200924 Sept 20183
Horselunges Bridge9 Sept 199918 Sept 20186

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

1999–2024

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 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
2.6 cm
Median
3.3 cm
Upper quarter
3.6 cm
Largest
4.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 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 oz (0.001 kg)
Heaviest
0 oz (0.001 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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