Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Main River Marden

Largest measured dace: 24 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Marden was 24 cm, recorded at Calne STW (Te) on 21 May 1998.

Across 60 measured dace, the median measured length was 14.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 38 dace. The median was 1.7 oz (0.047 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.2 oz (0.175 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 Marden.

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Most recent observation11 October 2016Calne STW (Te) · 3 fish

Largest measured dace: 24 cm
Median length: 14.4 cm
Fish measured: 60
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
24 cm	21 May 1998	Calne STW (Te)	77061
22.1 cm	19 May 2011	Calne STW (Te)	126463
20.2 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
20.2 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
19.2 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
19.1 cm	3 Sept 1998	Abbey Farm	77060
18.2 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
17.9 cm	18 Aug 2004	New Leaze Farm	81343
17.8 cm	10 Jul 2003	New Leaze Farm	76354
17.7 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400

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
Calne STW (Te)	21 May 1998	11 Oct 2016	3
Stanley	19 May 2011	19 May 2011	1
New Leaze Farm	15 Oct 1997	19 Jul 2006	5
Abbey Farm	3 Sept 1998	3 Sept 1998	1
Scott's Mill	14 Oct 1997	14 Oct 1997	1

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

1997–2016

Survey records by year

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

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298

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211

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 60 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.3 cm
Lower quarter: 12.1 cm
Median: 14.4 cm
Upper quarter: 16.6 cm
Largest: 24 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 38 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.7 oz (0.0212 kg)
Median: 1.7 oz (0.047 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.4 oz (0.0692 kg)
Heaviest: 6.2 oz (0.175 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Marden

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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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