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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Tame

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7.2 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tame was 7.2 cm, recorded at Tata30 on 12 August 2003.

Across 138 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 3.2 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 Tame.

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Most recent observation25 June 2024Tata27
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
7.2 cm
Median length
3.2 cm
Fish measured
138
Survey locations
10

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
7.2 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
7.2 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
7.1 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
6 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
5.4 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
4.7 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
4.7 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
4.6 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
4.5 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827
4.2 cm12 Aug 2003Tata3076827

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
Tata2725 Jun 202425 Jun 20241
Tata3712 Jul 202312 Jul 20231
Tata3012 Aug 200311 Jul 20235
Tata2527 Jun 20027 Jul 20235
Tata2011 Aug 20035 Jul 20234
Tata0510 Mar 20114 Jul 20232
Tata409 Sept 200412 Jul 20062
Tata3511 Aug 200312 Jul 20064
Ta0230 Apr 199730 Apr 19971
Ta0321 Apr 199721 Apr 19971

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

1997–2024

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 138 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
2.8 cm
Median
3.2 cm
Upper quarter
3.6 cm
Largest
7.2 cm

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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