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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Doe Lea

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Doe Lea was 5.3 cm, recorded at Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall on 20 September 2011.

Across 30 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.1 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 Doe Lea.

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Most recent observation18 September 2017Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.3 cm
Median length
3.1 cm
Fish measured
30
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
5.3 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
5.2 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
3.8 cm20 Sept 2011A619 - Netherthorpe128670
3.7 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
3.7 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
3.6 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
3.5 cm20 Sept 2011A619 - Netherthorpe128670
3.4 cm20 Sept 2011Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall128869
3.4 cm20 Sept 2011A619 - Netherthorpe128670
3.3 cm20 Sept 2011A619 - Netherthorpe128670

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
Stainsby Mill / Hardwick Hall28 Jan 198518 Sept 20175
Mill Farm15 Jun 200620 Sept 20112
A619 - Netherthorpe20 Sept 201120 Sept 20111
Erin Road15 Jun 200615 Jun 20061
Doe Lea Bridge4 Dec 198410 Mar 19943
Barlborough Brook, Woodthorpe28 Jan 198528 Jan 19851

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

1984–2017

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
2.9 cm
Median
3.2 cm
Upper quarter
3.4 cm
Largest
5.3 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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