Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Cripsey Brook

Largest measured dace: 23.7 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cripsey Brook was 23.7 cm, recorded at Bansons Lane on 28 August 2002.

Across 515 measured dace, the median measured length was 12.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 29 dace. The median was 2.2 oz (0.063 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.6 oz (0.187 kg).

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

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Moreton · 7 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.7 cm
Median length: 12.7 cm
Fish measured: 515
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
23.7 cm	28 Aug 2002	Bansons Lane	72438
22.6 cm	28 Aug 2002	Bansons Lane	72438
22.4 cm	16 Feb 1999	Bansons Lane	73312
22.2 cm	8 Apr 1990	Moreton	116835
21.6 cm	8 Apr 1990	Moreton	116835
21 cm	16 Feb 1999	Bansons Lane	73312
21 cm	16 Feb 1999	Bansons Lane	73312
21 cm	8 Apr 1990	Moreton	116835
20.9 cm	12 Aug 2004	Moreton	81215
20.9 cm	8 Apr 1990	Moreton	116835

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
Moreton	8 Apr 1990	22 Aug 2024	10
Bansons Lane	16 Apr 1993	16 Jul 2024	10

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

1990–2024

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 515 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 7.6 cm
Median: 12.7 cm
Upper quarter: 16.2 cm
Largest: 23.7 cm

0–99 mm

198

100–199 mm

296

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 29 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.1 oz (0.032 kg)
Median: 2.2 oz (0.063 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.1 oz (0.115 kg)
Heaviest: 6.6 oz (0.187 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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