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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Ribble

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ribble was 7.8 cm, recorded at Dover Road on 13 September 2004.

Across 45 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 Ribble.

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Most recent observation3 August 2009Washpits · 17 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
7.8 cm
Median length
4.7 cm
Fish measured
45
Survey locations
4

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
7.8 cm13 Sept 2004Dover Road84096
6.6 cm22 Sept 2008Underbank (Near Flats)115052
6.4 cm3 Aug 2009Washpits118611
6.2 cm3 Aug 2009Washpits118611
6.2 cm22 Sept 2008Underbank (Near Flats)115052
6.2 cm22 Sept 2008Underbank (Near Flats)115052
6.2 cm19 Aug 2005Upstream Washpits86421
6 cm3 Aug 2009Washpits118611
6 cm13 Sept 2004Upstream Washpits84103
5.8 cm13 Sept 2004Upstream Washpits84103

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
Washpits19 Aug 20053 Aug 20092
Upstream Washpits13 Sept 200422 Sept 20084
Underbank (Near Flats)21 Aug 200322 Sept 20083
Dover Road13 Sept 200413 Sept 20041

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

2003–2009

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 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
3.7 cm
Median
4.7 cm
Upper quarter
5.4 cm
Largest
7.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ribble

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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