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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Vernatt's Drain

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Vernatt's Drain was 7.5 cm, recorded at Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain) on 26 May 1999.

Across 13 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 April 2019Downstream Pode Hole
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
7.5 cm
Median length
4 cm
Fish measured
13
Survey locations
4

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
7.5 cm26 May 1999Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)54599
5.5 cm26 May 1999Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)54599
5.5 cm11 May 1999Downstream Pode Hole54598
5.5 cm11 May 1999Downstream Pode Hole54598
4.5 cm28 May 1999Upstream Platts Bridge54600
4.5 cm11 May 1999Downstream Pode Hole54598
4 cm28 May 1999Upstream Platts Bridge54600
4 cm28 May 1999Upstream Platts Bridge54600
4 cm26 May 1999Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)54599
4 cm26 May 1999Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)54599

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.

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Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding 3-spined stickleback
Downstream Pode Hole11 May 199910 Apr 20192
Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)26 May 19997 Apr 20162
Flints Farm3 Jun 19993 Jun 19991
Upstream Platts Bridge28 May 199928 May 19991

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

1999–2019

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
4 cm
Median
4 cm
Upper quarter
5.5 cm
Largest
7.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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