Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Main River Axe

Largest measured dace: 20 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 20 cm, recorded at Weare Bridge on 30 August 2002.

Across 114 measured dace, the median measured length was 9.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 68 dace. The median was 0.4 oz (0.01 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.9 oz (0.11 kg).

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

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Most recent observation23 August 2011Knowle Farm · 3 fish

Largest measured dace: 20 cm
Median length: 9.2 cm
Fish measured: 114
Survey locations: 9

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
20 cm	30 Aug 2002	Weare Bridge	73144
17.7 cm	23 Aug 2011	Knowle Farm	127528
17.6 cm	30 Aug 2002	Weare Bridge	73144
17.3 cm	4 Aug 2005	Poplar Farm (Te)	85310
17.1 cm	23 Aug 2011	Knowle Farm	127528
16.8 cm	23 Aug 2011	Knowle Farm	127528
16.5 cm	28 May 1991	Downstream Lower Weare	82072
16.4 cm	4 Aug 2005	Poplar Farm (Te)	85310
16.4 cm	4 Aug 2005	Poplar Farm (Te)	85310
15.1 cm	3 Jun 1991	Upper Weare	82052

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
Knowle Farm	23 Aug 2011	23 Aug 2011	1
Riverside Farm (Te)	19 Jul 2007	19 Jul 2007	1
Clewer (Te)	19 Jul 2007	19 Jul 2007	1
Poplar Farm (Te)	23 May 1991	1 Sept 2006	3
Weare Bridge	30 Aug 2002	30 Aug 2002	1
Latcham	17 Jul 1991	17 Jul 1991	1
The Forks	19 Jun 1991	19 Jun 1991	1
Upper Weare	3 Jun 1991	3 Jun 1991	1
Downstream Lower Weare	28 May 1991	28 May 1991	1

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

1991–2011

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 114 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 8.7 cm
Median: 9.2 cm
Upper quarter: 10 cm
Largest: 20 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 68 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.0068 kg)
Median: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0255 kg)
Heaviest: 3.9 oz (0.11 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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