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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Wallington

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wallington was 6.3 cm, recorded at Hipley Copse on 1 July 2008.

Across 39 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 2.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.001 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wallington.

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Most recent observation21 August 2018Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.3 cm
Median length
2.6 cm
Fish measured
39
Survey locations
6

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 cm1 Jul 2008Hipley Copse113750
4.5 cm21 Sept 2005Newlands Farm86412
4.3 cm21 Sept 2005Newlands Farm86412
3.8 cm21 Sept 2005Newlands Farm86412
3.5 cm21 Sept 2005Newlands Farm86412
3.5 cm21 Sept 2005Newlands Farm86412
3.4 cm16 Aug 2006Potwell Ford101570
3.3 cm16 Aug 2006Potwell Ford101570
3.3 cm16 Aug 2006Potwell Ford101570
3.2 cm16 Aug 2006Potwell Ford101570

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
Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge13 Jul 201021 Aug 20182
Potwell Ford15 Aug 200112 Aug 20164
Newlands Farm21 Sept 200512 Aug 20163
Whitedell Farm13 Jul 20102 Aug 20122
Hipley Copse1 Jul 20081 Jul 20081
Spurling's Farm7 May 20077 May 20071

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

2001–2018

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 39 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
2.4 cm
Median
2.6 cm
Upper quarter
3.2 cm
Largest
6.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 3-spined stickleback. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Heaviest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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