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10-spined stickleback · Pungitius pungitius

10-spined stickleback in the River Fynn

Largest measured 10-spined stickleback: 5.9 cm

The largest 10-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Fynn was 5.9 cm, recorded at Witnesham Hall on 9 February 2011.

Across 21 measured 10-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 Fynn.

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Most recent observation7 March 2017Martlesham Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured 10-spined stickleback
5.9 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
21
Survey locations
5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured 10-spined stickleback

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
5.9 cm9 Feb 2011Witnesham Hall125914
4.9 cm9 Feb 2011Witnesham Hall125914
4.9 cm4 Feb 2011Tuddenham125903
4.8 cm9 Feb 2006Tuddenham90062
4.8 cm9 Apr 1998Witnesham Hall13453
4.7 cm7 Mar 2017Martlesham Bridge152307
4.7 cm9 Feb 2006Tuddenham90062
4.6 cm10 Oct 2008Special Survey MB115812
4.6 cm9 Feb 2006Tuddenham90062
4.4 cm6 Apr 1998Tuddenham13454

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

Explore the river

Where 10-spined stickleback were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one 10-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 10-spined stickleback
Martlesham Bridge4 Feb 20117 Mar 20172
Witnesham Hall9 Apr 19989 Feb 20112
Tuddenham6 Apr 19984 Feb 20113
Little Bealings Bridge4 Feb 20114 Feb 20111
Special Survey MB10 Oct 200810 Oct 20081

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

1998–2017

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded 10-spined stickleback that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3 cm
Lower quarter
3.3 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
4.7 cm
Largest
5.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Fynn

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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