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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Ryburn

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ryburn was 6.3 cm, recorded at Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals) on 12 August 2015.

Across 22 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 5.1 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 Ryburn.

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Most recent observation12 August 2015Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals) · 4 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.3 cm
Median length
5.1 cm
Fish measured
22
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
6.3 cm12 Aug 2015Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)145861
6.3 cm1 Sept 2003Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)78823
5.8 cm25 Aug 2006Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)103573
5.7 cm15 Aug 2007Kebroyd110391
5.7 cm25 Aug 2006Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)103573
5.6 cm25 Aug 2006Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)103573
5.6 cm25 Aug 2006Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)103573
5.6 cm20 Oct 2005Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)104217
5.3 cm25 Aug 2006Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)103573
5.2 cm1 Sept 2003Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)78823

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
Ripponden (Hodgsons Chemicals)27 Sept 199012 Aug 20158
Kebroyd15 Aug 200715 Aug 20071
Bar Lane (u/s Booth Dean Clough) (WR)21 Oct 200521 Oct 20051
US Paper Mill27 Sept 199013 Sept 19952
DS Paper Mill27 Sept 199027 Sept 19901

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

1990–2015

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.7 cm
Lower quarter
3.6 cm
Median
5.1 cm
Upper quarter
5.6 cm
Largest
6.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ryburn

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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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