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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Perry

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.6 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Perry was 5.6 cm, recorded at Coed-y-Tye on 21 May 2013.

Across 26 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.7 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 Perry.

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Most recent observation1 August 2019Frankbrook (new) · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.6 cm
Median length
4.7 cm
Fish measured
26
Survey locations
9

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
5.6 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
5.5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
5.5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086
5.4 cm22 May 2013Frankbrook (new)136096
5.4 cm21 May 2013Downstream Rednal136087
5.2 cm6 Jun 2013Fitz136650
5.2 cm22 May 2013Frankbrook (new)136096
5.2 cm22 May 2013Frankbrook (new)136096
5.2 cm21 May 2013Downstream Rednal136087
5 cm21 May 2013Coed-y-Tye136086

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
Frankbrook (new)10 May 20101 Aug 20193
Wykey31 May 201631 May 20161
Sycamore Farm House31 May 201631 May 20161
Gobowen21 May 20124 May 20162
Alder Lea21 May 201227 Apr 20162
Fitz10 May 20106 Jun 20132
Milford14 Jun 200521 May 20134
Downstream Rednal26 Apr 201121 May 20132
Coed-y-Tye26 Apr 201121 May 20132

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

2005–2019

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 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
3.8 cm
Median
4.7 cm
Upper quarter
5.2 cm
Largest
5.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Perry

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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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