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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Kennett

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.9 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Kennett was 5.9 cm, recorded at Freckenham on 28 September 2012.

Across 60 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 2.9 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 Kennett.

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Most recent observation25 September 2024Freckenham · 3 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.9 cm
Median length
2.9 cm
Fish measured
60
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
5.9 cm28 Sept 2012Freckenham133906
5.7 cm18 Aug 2011Freckenham127470
5.3 cm2 Oct 2015Freckenham147245
5.2 cm24 Sept 2014Mortimers Farm Freckenham142991
5.2 cm28 Sept 2012Freckenham133906
5 cm18 Aug 2011Freckenham127470
4.9 cm28 Sept 2012Freckenham133906
4.8 cm18 Aug 2011Freckenham127470
4.7 cm18 Aug 2011Freckenham127470
4.6 cm28 Sept 2012Freckenham133906

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
Freckenham19 Oct 200525 Sept 20245
Mortimers Farm Freckenham24 Sept 201424 Sept 20141
Upend10 Feb 200610 Feb 20061
Lidgate10 Feb 200610 Feb 20061
Beck Bridge19 Oct 200519 Oct 20051
Ousden27 Feb 200427 Feb 20041

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

2004–2024

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 60 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.5 cm
Lower quarter
2.3 cm
Median
2.9 cm
Upper quarter
4.1 cm
Largest
5.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Kennett

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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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