Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Billinghay Skirth

Largest measured dace: 19.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Billinghay Skirth was 19.3 cm, recorded at Outfall To Witham (Billinghay) on 4 April 1985.

Across 18 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.9 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 Billinghay Skirth.

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Most recent observation6 August 2004Billinghay Hurn · 2 fish

Largest measured dace: 19.3 cm
Median length: 8.9 cm
Fish measured: 18
Survey locations: 2

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
19.3 cm	4 Apr 1985	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	53060
16.3 cm	4 Apr 1985	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	53060
13.8 cm	4 Apr 1985	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	53060
13.1 cm	4 Apr 1985	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	53060
10.1 cm	6 Aug 2004	Billinghay Hurn	81236
9.5 cm	22 Jul 2004	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	81430
9.5 cm	13 Jul 2000	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	59036
9.4 cm	13 Jul 2000	Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	59036
9.2 cm	1 Jun 1988	Billinghay Hurn	53157
8.7 cm	6 Aug 2004	Billinghay Hurn	81236

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
Billinghay Hurn	1 Jun 1988	6 Aug 2004	2
Outfall To Witham (Billinghay)	4 Apr 1985	22 Jul 2004	4

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

1985–2004

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.9 cm
Lower quarter: 8 cm
Median: 9 cm
Upper quarter: 10 cm
Largest: 19.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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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