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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Main Culm

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Culm was 4.5 cm, recorded at Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* on 29 April 2019.

Across 29 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 12 3-spined stickleback. The median was 0 oz (0.0007 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0 oz (0.001 kg).

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

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Most recent observation16 September 2022Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* · 1 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
4.5 cm
Median length
3.2 cm
Fish measured
29
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
4.5 cm29 Apr 2019Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*154470
4 cm29 Apr 2019Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*154470
3.8 cm10 Sept 2005Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*89417
3.7 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.7 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.5 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.5 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.5 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.5 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
3.4 cm10 Sept 2005Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*89417

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
Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*10 Sept 200516 Sept 20225
Lears Farm (Sp)26 Jun 201329 May 20192
Coldharbour Leat (CFTe)*2 Nov 20068 Sept 20092
Langlands D/s ford (Dip)*10 Nov 200410 Nov 20041

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

2004–2022

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 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
3 cm
Median
3.2 cm
Upper quarter
3.5 cm
Largest
4.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 12 3-spined stickleback. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.0002 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.0004 kg)
Median
0 oz (0.0007 kg)
Upper quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Heaviest
0 oz (0.001 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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