3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Washford River

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Washford River was 5 cm, recorded at Kentsford Farm on 7 May 2014.

Across 6 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 June 2017Luxborough · 1 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5 cm
Median length: 4.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
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
5 cm	7 May 2014	Kentsford Farm	140731
4.8 cm	21 Jun 2017	Luxborough	150587
4.6 cm	30 Apr 2014	Watchet, Werren Close	140707
4.5 cm	30 Apr 2014	Watchet, Werren Close	140707
4.5 cm	30 Apr 2014	Watchet, Werren Close	140707
3.9 cm	30 Apr 2014	Watchet, Werren Close	140707

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
Luxborough	21 Jun 2017	21 Jun 2017	1
Kentsford Farm	20 May 2009	7 May 2014	2
Watchet, Werren Close	21 May 2009	30 Apr 2014	2

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

2009–2017

Survey records by year

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

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214

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.9 cm
Lower quarter: 4.5 cm
Median: 4.6 cm
Upper quarter: 4.8 cm
Largest: 5 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Washford River

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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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