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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Wear

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wear was 3 cm, recorded at Old Durham Beck at Shincliffe - Eel Site on 12 August 2009.

This is the only individual 3-spined stickleback length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation12 June 2025Old Durham Beck at Shincliffe - Eel Site
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
3 cm
Length sample
1 fish
Survey records
15
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
3 cm12 Aug 2009Old Durham Beck at Shincliffe - Eel Site121120

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
Old Durham Beck at Shincliffe - Eel Site12 Aug 200912 Jun 20255
River Browney at Malton Picnic Site - Eel Site11 Jun 202511 Jun 20251
River Browney at Bear Park- Eel site7 Jun 201911 Jun 20252
River Gaunless at Auckland Castle - Eel Site29 Jun 202310 Jun 20252
Linburn Beck at Witton Castle - Eel Site14 Jun 202310 Jun 20252
River Browney at Holiday Park - Eel Site3 Sept 20113 Sept 20111
Lumley Park Burn at Lumley Castle - Eel Site13 Sept 200921 Aug 20112

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

2009–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length
3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wear

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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