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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Boveney

Largest measured dace: 19.4 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Boveney was 19.4 cm, recorded at Boveney Downstream Fry on 20 August 2008.

Across 1,452 measured dace, the median measured length was 5.8 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 Boveney.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Boveney Upstream Fry · 5 fish
Largest measured dace
19.4 cm
Median length
5.8 cm
Fish measured
1,452
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
19.4 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18.8 cm18 Aug 2010Boveney Downstream Fry124508
18.8 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18.4 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18.4 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18.3 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18.1 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
18 cm1 Sept 2006Boveney Downstream Fry111839
17.9 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629
17.9 cm20 Aug 2008Boveney Downstream Fry125629

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
Boveney Upstream Fry8 Sept 20044 Sept 202517
Boveney Downstream Fry8 Sept 20044 Sept 202516

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

2004–2025

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 1,452 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
5.8 cm
Upper quarter
7.2 cm
Largest
19.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Boveney

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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