3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Rmc

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.7 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rmc was 5.7 cm, recorded at Ham Street Seine Netting on 5 April 2012.

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 Rmc.

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Most recent observation5 April 2012Ham Street Seine Netting · 1 fish

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.7 cm
Median length: 5.2 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 3

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
5.7 cm	5 Apr 2012	Ham Street Seine Netting	131459
5.2 cm	6 Apr 2010	Ham Street	124236
5 cm	8 Apr 2010	Bilsington	124226

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
Ham Street Seine Netting	5 Apr 2012	5 Apr 2012	1
Bilsington	8 Apr 2010	8 Apr 2010	1
Ham Street	5 May 2009	6 Apr 2010	2

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

2009–2012

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 5 cm
Lower quarter: 5.1 cm
Median: 5.2 cm
Upper quarter: 5.5 cm
Largest: 5.7 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rmc

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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