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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Glem

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glem was 5.8 cm, recorded at Scotchford Bridge on 18 June 1997.

Across 94 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 Glem.

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Most recent observation14 June 2024Boxted Hall · 7 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.8 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
94
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
5.8 cm18 Jun 1997Scotchford Bridge13866
5.4 cm4 Jul 2012Lodge Farm Ford132729
5.3 cm13 Jun 2006Lodge Farm Ford100060
5.3 cm18 Jun 1997Scotchford Bridge13866
5.3 cm18 Jun 1997Scotchford Bridge13866
5.2 cm18 Jun 1997Scotchford Bridge13866
5.2 cm6 Jun 1997Parsonage Farm13864
5.1 cm4 Jul 2012Lodge Farm Ford132729
5.1 cm23 Jun 1997Lodge Farm Ford13869
5.1 cm18 Jun 1997Scotchford Bridge13866

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
Boxted Hall14 Jun 202414 Jun 20241
Martins Nest Bridge A2 Jun 19975 Jul 20123
Lodge Farm Ford23 Jun 19974 Jul 20124
Moorhouse Farm16 Jun 200616 Jun 20061
Scotchford Bridge18 Jun 199718 Jun 19971
Parsonage Farm6 Jun 19976 Jun 19971

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

1997–2024

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 94 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
3.9 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
4.4 cm
Largest
5.8 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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