3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Holbeck

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Holbeck was 5.1 cm, recorded at Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91 on 23 September 2012.

This is the only individual 3-spined stickleback length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Holbeck.

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Most recent observation23 September 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91 · 1 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.1 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 7
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.1 cm	23 Sept 2012	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	133768

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	12 Sept 1997	23 Sept 2012	4
Holbeck at Stonegrave	26 Jun 2006	26 Jun 2006	1
Holbeck at East Gilling	10 Sept 1997	26 Jun 2006	2

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

1997–2012

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded 3-spined stickleback that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 5.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Holbeck

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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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