3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Cole

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cole was 5.2 cm, recorded at Coleshill Manor on 29 April 2010.

Across 3 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 5.2 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 Cole.

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Most recent observation8 August 2024Sarehole Mill, Springfield.

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.2 cm
Median length: 5.2 cm
Fish measured: 3
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.2 cm	29 Apr 2010	Coleshill Manor	121775
5.2 cm	29 Apr 2010	Coleshill Manor	121775
4.8 cm	29 Apr 2010	Coleshill Manor	121775

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
Sarehole Mill, Springfield.	5 Aug 2004	8 Aug 2024	5
Upstream Ackers Weir	21 May 2019	21 May 2019	1
Downstream Ackers Weir	21 May 2019	21 May 2019	1
Coleshill Manor	21 Jul 2004	16 Aug 2018	4
Hay Barn Recreation Ground.	21 Jul 2004	23 Aug 2012	2
Lea Ford Road - Playingfields	26 Oct 2010	26 Oct 2010	1
Mill Lodge, Hasluck's Green.	15 Aug 2004	15 Aug 2004	1
Lowbrook Farm, Tidbury Green.	5 Aug 2004	5 Aug 2004	1
Glebe Farm Recreation Ground.	28 Jul 2004	28 Jul 2004	1
Bacon's End	28 Jul 2004	28 Jul 2004	1
Upstream Yardley Brook, Colehall.	27 Jul 2004	27 Jul 2004	1
Downstream Yardley Brook, Colehall.	27 Jul 2004	27 Jul 2004	1
Coleshill	20 Jul 2004	20 Jul 2004	1

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

2004–2024

Survey records by year

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

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210

111

312

013

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017

218

219

020

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023

124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.8 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 5.2 cm
Upper quarter: 5.2 cm
Largest: 5.2 cm

0–99 mm

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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