3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Wendling Beck (Whitewater)

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.9 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wendling Beck (Whitewater) was 5.9 cm, recorded at Union Farm, Gressenhall on 31 March 2025.

Across 103 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.7 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Wendling Beck (Whitewater).

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Most recent observation31 March 2025Union Farm, Gressenhall · 51 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.9 cm
Median length: 3.7 cm
Fish measured: 103
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.9 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
5.6 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
5.6 cm	10 Jun 2003	Hoe	79530
5.4 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
5.2 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
5.1 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
5.1 cm	10 Jun 2003	Hoe	79530
5.1 cm	18 May 1994	Hoe	17370
4.9 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076
4.9 cm	31 Mar 2025	Union Farm, Gressenhall	177076

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
Union Farm, Gressenhall	31 Mar 2025	31 Mar 2025	1
Wendling , d/s The Carr	3 Apr 2006	2 Dec 2014	2
Great Fransham , d/s Beeston Road bridge	27 Mar 2006	27 Mar 2006	1
Hoe	18 May 1994	10 Jun 2003	3
Downstream Beetley Bridge	2 Feb 1987	29 Jul 1997	2
Upstream Worthing Mill	25 Jul 1997	25 Jul 1997	1

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

1987–2025

Survey records by year

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

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103

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 103 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.2 cm
Lower quarter: 3.2 cm
Median: 3.7 cm
Upper quarter: 4.4 cm
Largest: 5.9 cm

0–99 mm

103

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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