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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Kings Dyke

Largest measured dace: 15.8 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kings Dyke was 15.8 cm, recorded at Fields End Bridge on 17 April 1990.

Across 9 measured dace, the median measured length was 10.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 July 2011Whittlesey · 2 fish
Largest measured dace
15.8 cm
Median length
10.8 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
4

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
15.8 cm17 Apr 1990Fields End Bridge29573
11.8 cm18 Apr 1990Horsey Toll29572
11.8 cm17 Apr 1990Fields End Bridge29573
11.8 cm13 May 1987Whittlesey29570
10.8 cm14 May 1987Ashline Lock29571
10.4 cm11 Jul 2011Whittlesey126889
10.1 cm11 Jul 2011Whittlesey126889
9.5 cm23 Jun 2006Horsey Toll99697
6.3 cm18 Apr 1990Horsey Toll29572

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding dace
Whittlesey13 May 198711 Jul 20112
Horsey Toll18 Apr 199023 Jun 20062
Fields End Bridge17 Apr 199017 Apr 19901
Ashline Lock14 May 198714 May 19871

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

1987–2011

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.3 cm
Lower quarter
10.1 cm
Median
10.8 cm
Upper quarter
11.8 cm
Largest
15.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Kings Dyke

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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