3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Quin

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Quin was 6.2 cm, recorded at Griggs Bridge on 21 October 2008.

Across 35 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4 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 Quin.

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Most recent observation30 July 2026Upstream Griggs Bridge

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.2 cm
Median length: 4 cm
Fish measured: 35
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
6.2 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
6 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.9 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.6 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.6 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.5 cm	28 Oct 2021	Upstream Griggs Bridge	160893
5.4 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.2 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.2 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575
5.2 cm	21 Oct 2008	Griggs Bridge	115575

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
Upstream Griggs Bridge	2 Oct 2018	30 Jul 2026	7
Quinbury Farm	19 Sept 2013	14 Oct 2019	2
Griggs Bridge	30 May 2006	19 Sept 2013	3

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

2006–2026

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

Measured length distribution

See how the 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.3 cm
Lower quarter: 3.2 cm
Median: 4 cm
Upper quarter: 5.2 cm
Largest: 6.2 cm

0–99 mm

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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