Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Counter Drain

Largest measured dace: 13.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Counter Drain was 13.3 cm, recorded at Salters Lode on 14 May 1997.

Across 5 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation31 March 2026Salters Lode · 1 fish

Largest measured dace: 13.3 cm
Median length: 8.3 cm
Fish measured: 5
Survey locations: 2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured dace

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
13.3 cm	14 May 1997	Salters Lode	29648
12.3 cm	23 May 1997	Vandervells Lake	29645
8.3 cm	31 Mar 2026	Salters Lode	180811
8.2 cm	28 Mar 2014	Salters Lode	140562
8 cm	25 Apr 2017	Salters Lode	150367

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding dace
Salters Lode	14 May 1997	31 Mar 2026	4
Vandervells Lake	23 May 1997	23 May 1997	1

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

1997–2026

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8 cm
Lower quarter: 8.2 cm
Median: 8.3 cm
Upper quarter: 12.3 cm
Largest: 13.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Counter Drain

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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