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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Churn

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Churn was 3 cm, recorded at North Cerney on 21 September 2007.

Across 4 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation1 April 2014North Cerney
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
3 cm
Median length
2 cm
Fish measured
4
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
3 cm21 Sept 2007North Cerney106822
2.2 cm21 Sept 2007North Cerney106822
1.9 cm21 Sept 2007North Cerney106822
1.9 cm21 Sept 2007North Cerney106822

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding 3-spined stickleback
North Cerney21 Sept 20071 Apr 20143
Siddington27 Sept 201227 Sept 20121
Marsden Manor - Small Channel (by-pass)20 Mar 200920 Mar 20091
River Churn - Colesbourne7 May 20027 May 20021

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

2002–2014

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.9 cm
Lower quarter
1.9 cm
Median
2.1 cm
Upper quarter
2.4 cm
Largest
3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Churn

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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