Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured dace: 23.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 23.5 cm, recorded at Coxley Wick on 6 September 1991.

Across 247 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 215 dace. The median was 1.9 oz (0.054 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.4 oz (0.182 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 Sheppey.

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Most recent observation28 July 2023D/s Woodford Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.5 cm
Median length: 15.5 cm
Fish measured: 247
Survey locations: 8

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
23.5 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
23.3 cm	28 Jul 2023	D/s Woodford Bridge	162858
22.5 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
22 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
21.5 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
21.5 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
21.5 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435
21.1 cm	28 Jul 2023	D/s Woodford Bridge	162858
21 cm	28 Jul 2023	D/s Woodford Bridge	162858
21 cm	6 Sept 1991	Coxley Wick	82435

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
D/s Woodford Bridge	29 May 2012	28 Jul 2023	2
Godney Farm (Te)	20 Sept 2004	25 Jun 2019	10
Upstream Woodford Bridge	10 Sept 1991	10 Sept 1991	1
Coxley Wick	6 Sept 1991	6 Sept 1991	1
The Piggeries	5 Sept 1991	5 Sept 1991	1
River Farm	4 Sept 1991	4 Sept 1991	1
Hurn & Shotts Farms	3 Sept 1991	3 Sept 1991	1
Upstream confl. Division Rhyne	20 Aug 1991	20 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2023

Survey records by year

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

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123

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 247 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.3 cm
Lower quarter: 10.7 cm
Median: 15.5 cm
Upper quarter: 17.5 cm
Largest: 23.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

188

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 215 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.6 oz (0.016 kg)
Median: 1.9 oz (0.054 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.9 oz (0.082 kg)
Heaviest: 6.4 oz (0.182 kg)

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

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Explore the Main River Sheppey

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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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