3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Onny

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Onny was 4 cm, recorded at Bromfield on 19 June 2014.

This is the only individual 3-spined stickleback length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Onny.

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Most recent observation16 September 2024Park Farm

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 8
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
4 cm	19 Jun 2014	Bromfield	141467

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
Park Farm	31 Jul 2012	16 Sept 2024	3
Craven Arms (DS Halford Weir)	13 Sept 2022	14 Aug 2023	2
Bromfield	19 Jun 2014	23 Aug 2022	3

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

2012–2024

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

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 4 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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