Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Main River Parrett

Largest measured dace: 23.6 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Parrett was 23.6 cm, recorded at Gawbridge on 13 September 2005.

Across 160 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 12 dace. The median was 4 oz (0.1135 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.3 oz (0.15 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 Parrett.

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Most recent observation31 July 2014Thorney Moor (Te) · 2 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.6 cm
Median length: 15.1 cm
Fish measured: 160
Survey locations: 7

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
23.6 cm	13 Sept 2005	Gawbridge	125894
22 cm	13 Sept 2005	Gawbridge	125894
21.7 cm	17 Sept 2009	Gawbridge	118939
21.5 cm	2 Jun 1994	Downstream Gawbridge Mill	79627
21.4 cm	13 Sept 2005	Gawbridge	125894
21.3 cm	17 Sept 2009	Gawbridge	118939
21.3 cm	6 Jul 1994	Upstream Chinnock Brook	79612
20.9 cm	6 Jul 1994	Upstream Chinnock Brook	79612
20.7 cm	17 Sept 2009	Gawbridge	118939
20.7 cm	17 Sept 2009	Gawbridge	118939

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
Thorney Moor (Te)	21 Jun 2007	31 Jul 2014	4
Gawbridge	13 Sept 2005	26 Jul 2011	3
Westover Bridge (Te)	27 Jun 2006	23 Jun 2011	3
Combe	22 Jun 2007	22 Jun 2007	1
Upstream Chinnock Brook	6 Jul 1994	6 Jul 1994	1
Upstream Lopen Brook	5 Jul 1994	5 Jul 1994	1
Downstream Gawbridge Mill	2 Jun 1994	2 Jun 1994	1

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

1994–2014

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 160 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.4 cm
Lower quarter: 11 cm
Median: 15.1 cm
Upper quarter: 17.4 cm
Largest: 23.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

112

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 12 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.9 oz (0.0528 kg)
Median: 4 oz (0.1135 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.2 oz (0.119 kg)
Heaviest: 5.3 oz (0.15 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 Parrett

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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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