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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Stringside Stream

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.1 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Stringside Stream was 6.1 cm, recorded at DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream on 19 March 2012.

Across 83 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2024DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.1 cm
Median length
3.5 cm
Fish measured
83
Survey locations
1

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
6.1 cm19 Mar 2012DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream130162
5.2 cm10 Nov 2010DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream125005
5.2 cm10 Nov 2010DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream125005
5.1 cm19 Mar 2012DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream130162
4.9 cm19 Mar 2012DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream130162
4.9 cm10 Nov 2010DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream125005
4.9 cm10 Nov 2010DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream125005
4.7 cm19 Mar 2012DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream130162
4.6 cm4 Jul 2024DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream165456
4.6 cm8 May 2018DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream152517

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
DS Stoke Ferry Stringside Stream7 Feb 20004 Jul 20246

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

2000–2024

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 83 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
2.9 cm
Median
3.5 cm
Upper quarter
4 cm
Largest
6.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Stringside Stream

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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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