Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Black Sewer

Largest measured dace: 26.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Black Sewer was 26.3 cm, recorded at Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW on 29 July 2003.

Across 428 measured dace, the median measured length was 17 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 258 dace. The median was 2 oz (0.058 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8.2 oz (0.232 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Black Sewer.

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Most recent observation3 September 2012Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW · 73 fish

Largest measured dace: 26.3 cm
Median length: 17 cm
Fish measured: 428
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
26.3 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
25.2 cm	16 Jul 2004	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	80836
24.2 cm	16 Jul 2004	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	80836
24 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
24 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
23.9 cm	16 Jul 2004	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	80836
23.8 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
23.7 cm	16 Jul 2004	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	80836
23.7 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
23.6 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619

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
Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	27 Aug 2002	3 Sept 2012	9
Kings Barn Farm, u/s STW	29 Jul 2003	25 Jul 2008	3

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

2002–2012

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 428 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.2 cm
Lower quarter: 15.2 cm
Median: 17 cm
Upper quarter: 19.3 cm
Largest: 26.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

342

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 258 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.039 kg)
Median: 2 oz (0.058 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.1 oz (0.0868 kg)
Heaviest: 8.2 oz (0.232 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Black Sewer

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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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