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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River R.Waring

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.9 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Waring was 5.9 cm, recorded at Ings Lane on 20 May 2008.

Across 40 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.8 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.Waring.

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Most recent observation7 November 2025Ings Lane
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.9 cm
Median length
4.8 cm
Fish measured
40
Survey locations
1

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
5.9 cm20 May 2008Ings Lane111003
5.9 cm20 May 2008Ings Lane111003
5.7 cm18 May 2005Ings Lane84577
5.5 cm20 May 2008Ings Lane111003
5.5 cm20 May 2008Ings Lane111003
5.4 cm10 May 2011Ings Lane128922
5.4 cm10 May 2011Ings Lane128922
5.4 cm18 May 2005Ings Lane84577
5.3 cm20 May 2008Ings Lane111003
5.2 cm10 May 2011Ings Lane128922

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
Ings Lane18 May 20057 Nov 20257

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

2005–2025

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 40 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
4.4 cm
Median
4.8 cm
Upper quarter
5.1 cm
Largest
5.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River R.Waring

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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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