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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Main Clyst

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Clyst was 4.3 cm, recorded at Venn Farm (WFDo)* on 24 May 2016.

Across 12 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.9 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 Main Clyst.

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Most recent observation26 May 2023Clyst Honiton (Sp) · 11 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
4.3 cm
Median length
3.9 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
7

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
4.3 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
4.2 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
4 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
4 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.9 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.9 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.8 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.5 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.4 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080
3.3 cm24 May 2016Venn Farm (WFDo)*148080

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
Clyst Honiton (Sp)13 May 199726 May 20236
Ashclyst Farm (Sp)13 May 199722 May 20234
Venn Farm (WFDo)*24 May 201624 May 20161
Broadclyst (Sp)*13 May 199713 Jun 20002
Clyst Hydon (Sp)*14 May 19978 Jun 20002
Clyst St. Lawrence (Sp)*14 May 199714 May 19971
West Clyst (Sp)*13 May 199713 May 19971

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

1997–2023

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
3.4 cm
Median
3.9 cm
Upper quarter
4 cm
Largest
4.3 cm

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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