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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Benson - Cleeve (Margin)

Largest measured dace: 19.7 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Benson - Cleeve (Margin) was 19.7 cm, recorded at Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length) on 7 July 2013.

Across 41 measured dace, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Benson - Cleeve (Margin).

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Most recent observation7 July 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length) · 27 fish
Largest measured dace
19.7 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
41
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
19.7 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
18.6 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
18.5 cm26 Jul 2012Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge135149
17.8 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
17.8 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
17.4 cm26 Jul 2012Wallingford Bridge to By-Pass135152
17 cm26 Jul 2012Wallingford Bridge to By-Pass135152
15.5 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
15.2 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
14.6 cm26 Jul 2012Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge135149

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
Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)7 Jul 20137 Jul 20131
Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Wallingford By-Pass to Cleeve Lock26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Wallingford Bridge to By-Pass26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121

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

2012–2013

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 41 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
9 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
12.9 cm
Largest
19.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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