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Three-spined stickleback

Gasterosteus aculeatus

Family
Gasterosteidae
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
0.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
92

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Bloodworms

    Effective for attracting bites.

  • Maggots

    A wriggling meal that entices sticklebacks.

  • Small Pieces of Earthworm

    Natural and readily available.

  • Daphnia

    Mirrors natural prey; use small hooks.

  • Mosquito Larvae

    Collect from standing water

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small spinners are effective.

    Buy
  • Panther Martin Classic Spinner - 1/16 ozSpinner

    Works well in streams and ponds.

    Buy
  • TMC Soft Chironomid Larva - RedFly

    Use with a slow retrieve near the bottom.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! MaggotsSoft Plastic

    Artificial bait that attracts fish.

    Buy
  • Maruto Dohitomi Jig Head - #12Jig

    Pair with small soft plastic baits.

    Buy

Techniques

Use small hooks and light line, as sticklebacks have small mouths and can be easily spooked.

Where to Find Three-spined stickleback

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Three-spined stickleback?+

Popular baits for Three-spined stickleback include Bloodworms, Maggots, Small Pieces of Earthworm, Daphnia, Mosquito Larvae. Tip: Use small hooks and light line, as sticklebacks have small mouths and can be easily spooked.

Where can I catch Three-spined stickleback?+

Three-spined stickleback can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include British Columbia, Canada; England, United Kingdom; Alaska, United States. WikiCatch lists 92 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Three-spined stickleback get?+

Three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) can reach up to 10.999999940395355 cm in length and 0.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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