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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Bevern Stream

Largest measured dace: 25 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bevern Stream was 25 cm, recorded at Clappers Weir on 1 August 2013.

Across 140 measured dace, the median measured length was 13.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 83 dace. The median was 0.8 oz (0.022 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7.8 oz (0.222 kg).

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

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Most recent observation6 August 2025Clappers Weir · 1 fish
Largest measured dace
25 cm
Median length
13.8 cm
Fish measured
140
Survey locations
5

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
25 cm1 Aug 2013Clappers Weir138010
25 cm6 Aug 2002Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge63780
24.5 cm6 Aug 2002Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge63780
24 cm13 Aug 2013Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge137919
24 cm15 Aug 2003Bevern Bridge76758
23.7 cm16 Aug 2004Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge81348
23.2 cm7 Sept 2001Clappers Weir74823
22.9 cm6 Sept 2012Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge133241
22.4 cm15 Aug 2003Bevern Bridge76758
22.3 cm5 Sept 2017Clappers Weir151620

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
Clappers Weir7 Sept 20016 Aug 202514
Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge11 Aug 20114 Oct 20246
Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge6 Aug 200223 Jul 20075
Bevern Bridge15 Aug 200316 Sept 20052
Brick works15 Aug 200315 Aug 20031

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

2001–2025

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 140 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
7 cm
Median
13.8 cm
Upper quarter
18.7 cm
Largest
25 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 83 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0.8 oz (0.022 kg)
Upper quarter
3.2 oz (0.092 kg)
Heaviest
7.8 oz (0.222 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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