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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Whitelake

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Whitelake was 7.1 cm, recorded at Worthy Farm on 4 August 2009.

Across 687 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 33 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.2 oz (0.005 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 Whitelake.

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Most recent observation22 July 2015Pyramid site · 23 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
7.1 cm
Median length
3.3 cm
Fish measured
687
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
7.1 cm4 Aug 2009Worthy Farm118293
6.8 cm4 Aug 2009Worthy Farm118293
6.8 cm27 May 2009Worthy Farm118292
6.5 cm28 May 2009Cockmill Farm118291
6.5 cm28 May 2009Cockmill Farm118291
6.5 cm28 May 2009Cockmill Farm118291
6.5 cm20 Sept 1991Steanbow80438
6.4 cm22 Jul 2015Worthy Farm145589
6.4 cm27 May 2009Worthy Farm118292
6.3 cm29 Jul 2014Cockmill Farm142097

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
Worthy Farm27 May 200922 Jul 20154
Wellhayes Farm29 Jul 201422 Jul 20152
Pyramid site22 Jul 201522 Jul 20151
Cockmill Farm28 May 200929 Jul 20142
Steanbow20 Sept 199120 Sept 19911
Redlake Farm20 Sept 199120 Sept 19911

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

1991–2015

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 687 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.2 cm
Lower quarter
2.7 cm
Median
3.3 cm
Upper quarter
4.3 cm
Largest
7.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 33 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
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Heaviest
0.2 oz (0.005 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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