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3-spined stickleback · Gasterosteus aculeatus

3-spined stickleback in the River Tat

Largest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6.5 cm

The largest 3-spined stickleback measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tat was 6.5 cm, recorded at Coxford Abbey Farm on 11 March 2015.

Across 211 measured 3-spined stickleback, the median measured length was 4 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 Tat.

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Most recent observation16 February 2023Downstream Pynkney Hall, Tatterford · 3 fish
Largest measured 3-spined stickleback
6.5 cm
Median length
4 cm
Fish measured
211
Survey locations
2

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
6.5 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
6.2 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
5.9 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
5.9 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
5.9 cm9 Mar 2009Coxford Abbey Farm117065
5.7 cm5 Apr 2016Downstream Pynkney Hall, Tatterford148198
5.7 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
5.7 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490
5.7 cm26 Feb 2014Coxford Abbey Farm140502
5.6 cm11 Mar 2015Coxford Abbey Farm144490

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
Downstream Pynkney Hall, Tatterford19 Mar 201316 Feb 20237
Coxford Abbey Farm9 Mar 200911 Mar 20154

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

2009–2023

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 211 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.9 cm
Lower quarter
3 cm
Median
4 cm
Upper quarter
4.7 cm
Largest
6.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tat

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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