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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the Yedingham (Straightened Derwent project)

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Yedingham (Straightened Derwent project) was 5.7 cm, recorded at Net 5 on 18 August 2016.

Across 40 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Yedingham (Straightened Derwent project).

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Most recent observation18 August 2016Net 11 · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
5.7 cm
Median length
3 cm
Fish measured
40
Survey locations
13

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
5.7 cm18 Aug 2016Net 5149731
4.8 cm18 Aug 2016Net 11149747
4.6 cm18 Aug 2016Net 3149681
3.9 cm18 Aug 2016Net 8149739
3.7 cm18 Aug 2016Net 1149678
3.6 cm18 Aug 2016Net 4149683
3.5 cm18 Aug 2016Net 8149739
3.5 cm18 Aug 2016Net 5149731
3.5 cm18 Aug 2016Net 3149681
3.5 cm18 Aug 2016Net 2149680

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.

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Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding 3-spined stickleback
Net 921 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 821 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 721 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 621 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 521 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 421 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 321 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 221 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 1121 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 1021 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 121 Oct 201518 Aug 20162
Net 1321 Oct 201521 Oct 20151
Net 1221 Oct 201521 Oct 20151

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

2015–2016

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 40 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
2.3 cm
Median
3 cm
Upper quarter
3.5 cm
Largest
5.7 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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