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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River R.Brant

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Brant was 5.1 cm, recorded at Brant Broughton on 30 March 2011.

Across 15 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 R.Brant.

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Most recent observation21 July 2023Navenby Road Bridge
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.1 cm
Median length
4.5 cm
Fish measured
15
Survey locations
5

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
5.1 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
5 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.9 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.8 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.7 cm24 Jun 1997Brant Broughton53357
4.6 cm2 May 1985Blackmoor Bridge53013
4.5 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.5 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.5 cm30 Mar 2011Brant Broughton128928
4.4 cm2 May 1985Blackmoor Bridge53013

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
Navenby Road Bridge15 Aug 198521 Jul 20234
Blackmoor Bridge2 May 198524 Apr 20173
Brandon29 Oct 201429 Oct 20141
Hough RD BR21 Mar 201321 Mar 20131
Brant Broughton24 Jun 199730 Mar 20112

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

1985–2023

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.7 cm
Lower quarter
4.3 cm
Median
4.5 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
5.1 cm

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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