3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Main Amble

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Amble was 6.1 cm, recorded at Kivell on 14 July 2017.

Across 5 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 5.2 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 Main Amble.

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Most recent observation14 July 2017Kivell · 2 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.1 cm
Median length: 5.2 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
6.1 cm	14 Jul 2017	Kivell	151195
6 cm	25 Jul 2011	Kivell	127188
5.2 cm	14 Jul 2017	Kivell	151195
5.2 cm	25 Jul 2011	Kivell	127188
4.9 cm	25 Jul 2011	Kivell	127188

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
Kivell	12 Jul 2000	14 Jul 2017	3
Amble	8 Jul 1985	10 Jun 1994	2
Walmsley Sanctuary	17 Jul 1991	17 Jul 1991	1

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

1985–2017

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

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.9 cm
Lower quarter: 5.2 cm
Median: 5.2 cm
Upper quarter: 6 cm
Largest: 6.1 cm

0–99 mm

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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