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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Till Tribs

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.9 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Till Tribs was 6.9 cm, recorded at Kexby Grange on 16 November 1995.

Across 166 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.6 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 Till Tribs.

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Most recent observation17 November 1995Tillbridge Lane · 8 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.9 cm
Median length
3.6 cm
Fish measured
166
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
6.9 cm16 Nov 1995Kexby Grange69975
5.7 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
5.6 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
5.4 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
5.2 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
5.1 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
4.8 cm17 Nov 1995Tillbridge Lane69976
4.7 cm16 Nov 1995Primrose Farm69974
4.7 cm16 Nov 1995Heapham69973
4.7 cm16 Nov 1995Heapham69973

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
Tillbridge Lane17 Nov 199517 Nov 19951
Primrose Farm16 Nov 199516 Nov 19951
Kexby Grange16 Nov 199516 Nov 19951
Heapham16 Nov 199516 Nov 19951

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

1995–1995

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 166 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
3.2 cm
Median
3.6 cm
Upper quarter
4 cm
Largest
6.9 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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