Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Barlings Eau Tributary Sites

Largest measured dace: 23.2 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Barlings Eau Tributary Sites was 23.2 cm, recorded at Stainfield No1 on 7 February 1995.

Across 161 measured dace, the median measured length was 9 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Barlings Eau Tributary Sites.

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Most recent observation7 February 1995Hardy Gang Wood · 60 fish
Largest measured dace
23.2 cm
Median length
9 cm
Fish measured
161
Survey locations
11

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured dace

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
23.2 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
22.4 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
21.6 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
21.5 cm19 Jan 1995Holton Cum Beckering69848
20.8 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
20.5 cm19 Jan 1995Holton Cum Beckering69848
20.3 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
20.3 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856
20.3 cm19 Jan 1995Holton Cum Beckering69848
20 cm7 Feb 1995Stainfield No169856

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where dace were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one dace 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 dace
Stainfield No17 Feb 19957 Feb 19951
Rand7 Feb 19957 Feb 19951
Hardy Gang Wood7 Feb 19957 Feb 19951
Stainton By Langworth25 Jan 199525 Jan 19951
Langworth No 225 Jan 199525 Jan 19951
Welton Hill24 Jan 199524 Jan 19951
Swinthorpe24 Jan 199524 Jan 19951
Faldingworth24 Jan 199524 Jan 19951
Chambers Plantation24 Jan 199524 Jan 19951
West Torrington19 Jan 199519 Jan 19951
Holton Cum Beckering19 Jan 199519 Jan 19951

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

1995–1995

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded dace that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 161 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.7 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
9 cm
Upper quarter
13.8 cm
Largest
23.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Barlings Eau Tributary Sites

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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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