3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Salwarpe

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Salwarpe was 5.5 cm, recorded at Chateau Impney on 2 July 2013.

Across 3 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 Salwarpe.

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Most recent observation2 July 2013Chateau Impney · 3 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.5 cm
Median length: 5 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 8

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.5 cm	2 Jul 2013	Chateau Impney	136873
5 cm	2 Jul 2013	Chateau Impney	136873
4.5 cm	2 Jul 2013	Chateau Impney	136873

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Chateau Impney	17 Sept 2003	2 Jul 2013	2
Wychbold	17 Sept 2003	6 Jun 2006	3
Droitwich New Town	11 Aug 2005	11 Aug 2005	1
Droitwich	18 Sept 2003	11 Aug 2005	2
Lickey End	15 May 1992	10 Jun 1997	2
Hen Brook	10 Jun 1997	10 Jun 1997	1
Upton Warren	19 May 1992	19 May 1992	1
Trib no 248	19 May 1992	19 May 1992	1

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

1992–2013

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded 3-spined stickleback that year.

392

093

094

095

096

297

098

099

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001

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303

004

305

106

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113

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 4.8 cm
Median: 5 cm
Upper quarter: 5.3 cm
Largest: 5.5 cm

0–99 mm

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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