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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Sence

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.8 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 5.8 cm, recorded at Downstream Sence Valley on 11 August 2016.

Across 6 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.4 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation7 July 2022Sheepy Magna
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.8 cm
Median length
4.4 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
7

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
5.8 cm11 Aug 2016Downstream Sence Valley149635
4.9 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
4.8 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
4 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
4 cm15 Sept 2016Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone149319
3.6 cm11 Aug 2016Downstream Sence Valley149635

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
Sheepy Magna2 Aug 20187 Jul 20222
Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone10 Jul 200715 Sept 20162
Downstream Sence Valley11 Aug 201611 Aug 20161
Sence Valley Forest Park8 Sept 201026 Sept 20133
Ratcliffe Culey4 Sept 20124 Sept 20121
Broom Hill Farm13 Jun 201213 Jun 20121
Harris Bridge20 Jun 200620 Jun 20061

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

2006–2022

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.6 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
4.4 cm
Upper quarter
4.9 cm
Largest
5.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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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