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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Gunthorpe watercourse

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Gunthorpe watercourse was 8 cm, recorded at Thornage Common on 13 December 2013.

Across 118 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 7 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.0006 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0 oz (0.0013 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 Gunthorpe watercourse.

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Most recent observation3 March 2017Brinton , d/s Stody Road bridge · 3 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
8 cm
Median length
4 cm
Fish measured
118
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
8 cm13 Dec 2013Thornage Common140482
6.6 cm4 Dec 2014Bulfer Grove bridge144278
6.3 cm10 Jan 2014Brinton, Old Hall140499
6.2 cm10 Jan 2014Brinton, Old Hall140499
5.7 cm22 Dec 2011Brinton , d/s Stody Road bridge129898
5.3 cm13 Dec 2013Thornage Common140482
5.2 cm7 Apr 2008Bulfer Grove bridge111548
5.2 cm7 Apr 2008Bulfer Grove bridge111548
5.2 cm7 Apr 2008Bulfer Grove bridge111548
5.2 cm19 Feb 2003Thornage Common99885

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
Brinton , d/s Stody Road bridge22 Dec 20113 Mar 20172
Bulfer Grove bridge7 Apr 20084 Dec 20142
Gunthorpe , Valley Farm21 Feb 200327 Nov 20143
Brinton, Old Hall10 Jan 201410 Jan 20141
Thornage Common19 Feb 200313 Dec 20132
North Meadow Covert13 Dec 201313 Dec 20131

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

2003–2017

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 118 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
3.5 cm
Median
4 cm
Upper quarter
4.5 cm
Largest
8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 7 3-spined stickleback. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.0004 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.0005 kg)
Median
0 oz (0.0006 kg)
Upper quarter
0 oz (0.0007 kg)
Heaviest
0 oz (0.0013 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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