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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River US Wissey

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River US Wissey was 6.7 cm, recorded at South Pickenham on 16 April 2024.

Across 149 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.9 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 US Wissey.

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Most recent observation18 April 2024Hilborough Ford · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.7 cm
Median length
3.9 cm
Fish measured
149
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
6.7 cm16 Apr 2024South Pickenham164717
6.4 cm16 May 2013Bridge Cottage136020
6.3 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060
6.1 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060
5.9 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060
5.7 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060
5.6 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060
5.4 cm16 May 2013Bridge Cottage136020
5.4 cm16 May 2013Bridge Cottage136020
5.4 cm13 Apr 2012Meadow Farm North Pickenham131060

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Hilborough Ford10 Apr 200718 Apr 20244
South Pickenham5 Jan 199316 Apr 20247
Meadow Farm North Pickenham23 Nov 201011 Apr 20245
Erneford Bridge23 Nov 201010 Apr 20244
Bridge Cottage23 Nov 201016 May 20132
Watermill Farm23 Apr 201223 Apr 20121
Hilborough Mill16 May 199612 Apr 20123

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

1993–2024

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 149 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1 cm
Lower quarter
3.3 cm
Median
3.9 cm
Upper quarter
4.4 cm
Largest
6.7 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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