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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Rede

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rede was 7 cm, recorded at Raylees Burn 1 on 12 July 2009.

Across 13 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 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 Rede.

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Most recent observation2 July 2026River Rede d/s Otterburn Mill
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
7 cm
Median length
5 cm
Fish measured
13
Survey locations
17

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
7 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5.5 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5.4 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5.4 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5.1 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
5 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
4.6 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
4.6 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127
4.5 cm12 Jul 2009Raylees Burn 1120127

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
River Rede d/s Otterburn Mill16 Jun 20052 Jul 20263
River Rede at Redesmouth8 Jul 20107 Jul 20252
River Rede at Raw Picnic Site7 Jul 19953 Sept 20245
River Rede at Cottonshope Burnfoot22 Aug 200515 Oct 20212
Raylees Burn 125 Aug 200512 Aug 20154
River Rede at Picnic Site9 Aug 20159 Aug 20151
River Rede at Forest Drive8 Aug 20158 Aug 20151
Miller Burn at Old Town Farm3 Aug 20065 Sept 20122
River Rede at Catcleugh House30 Sept 200530 Sept 20051
Dargues Burn15 Sept 200515 Sept 20051
Low Leam Burn10 Aug 199325 Aug 20052
Lisles Burn 222 Aug 200522 Aug 20051
River Rede at Redesmouth Bridge (c)24 Jun 200524 Jun 20051
River Rede at West Woodburn4 Sept 20014 Sept 20011
River Rede at Rede Bridge28 Aug 199728 Aug 19971
River Rede at Greenchesters24 Aug 199324 Aug 19931
Miller Burn17 Aug 199317 Aug 19931

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

1993–2026

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
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
4.5 cm
Median
5 cm
Upper quarter
5.4 cm
Largest
7 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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