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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Peover Eye

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Peover Eye was 5.2 cm, recorded at Wnpe20 on 9 June 2003.

Across 13 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.5 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 Peover Eye.

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Most recent observation26 June 2024Wnpe25
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.2 cm
Median length
4.5 cm
Fish measured
13
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
5.2 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
5 cm20 Jun 2002Wnpe2052327
4.7 cm20 Jun 2002Wnpe2052327
4.6 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.6 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.6 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.5 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.3 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.3 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
4.1 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129

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
Wnpe2526 Jun 202426 Jun 20241
Wnpe1510 Aug 200610 Aug 20061
Wnpe206 Sept 19999 Jun 20033

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

1999–2024

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
4.1 cm
Median
4.5 cm
Upper quarter
4.6 cm
Largest
5.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Peover Eye

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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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