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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Ingrebourne

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ingrebourne was 6.2 cm, recorded at Squadrons Approach on 27 March 2012.

Across 5 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 Ingrebourne.

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Most recent observation5 May 2016Hacton Lane · 40 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.2 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
5
Survey locations
4

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
6.2 cm27 Mar 2012Squadrons Approach130954
5 cm5 Jul 1996Cockabourne Bridge104007
4.2 cm27 Mar 2012Squadrons Approach130954
3.5 cm25 Oct 2005Hacton Lane87372
3.1 cm25 Oct 2005Hacton Lane87372

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
Hacton Lane25 Oct 20055 May 20163
Cockabourne Bridge5 Jul 199625 May 20122
Squadrons Approach27 Mar 201227 Mar 20121
Upminster Golf Course25 Apr 199625 Apr 19961

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

1996–2016

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
3.5 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
5 cm
Largest
6.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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