3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Western Rother Tributaries

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother Tributaries was 3 cm, recorded at Midhurst Stream on 30 October 2001.

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

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0 oz (0.001 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 Western Rother Tributaries.

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Most recent observation18 July 2018Haslingbourne Brook · 1 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 3
Survey locations: 3

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
3 cm	30 Oct 2001	Midhurst Stream	22305

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding 3-spined stickleback
Haslingbourne Brook	18 Jul 2018	18 Jul 2018	1
Midhurst Stream	30 Oct 2001	30 Oct 2001	1
Tilmore Brook	28 Sept 2001	28 Sept 2001	1

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.

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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.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 0 oz (0.001 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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