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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River DS Lt Ouse

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lt Ouse was 5.2 cm, recorded at Hockwold Common on 22 May 2012.

Across 19 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.2 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 DS Lt Ouse.

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Most recent observation30 July 2024Little Ouse Village · 2 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.2 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
19
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 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
5.1 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
5.1 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.9 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.8 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.8 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.6 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.6 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252
4.2 cm24 May 2012Brandon Staunch131261
4.2 cm22 May 2012Hockwold Common131252

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
Little Ouse Village30 Jul 202430 Jul 20241
Hockwold Common22 May 201224 Jul 20242
Brandon Staunch24 May 201224 May 20121

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

2012–2024

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 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
3.7 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
5.2 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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