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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Nidd Tribs

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Nidd Tribs was 3.8 cm, recorded at d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir on 27 August 2015.

Across 3 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.5 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 Nidd Tribs.

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Most recent observation27 August 2015d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir · 3 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
3.8 cm
Median length
3.5 cm
Fish measured
3
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
3.8 cm27 Aug 2015d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir150060
3.5 cm27 Aug 2015d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir150060
2.9 cm27 Aug 2015d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir150060

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
d/sBeaver Dyke Reservoir27 Aug 201527 Aug 20151
Cockhill Beck - Cricket Club Hampsthwaite6 Jun 20056 Jun 20051
Pool Beck Farm2 Aug 20042 Aug 20041

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

2004–2015

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
3.2 cm
Median
3.5 cm
Upper quarter
3.7 cm
Largest
3.8 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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