Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Brede

Largest measured dace: 23.7 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 23.7 cm, recorded at Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) on 23 September 2014.

Across 186 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0 oz (0.001 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation2 July 2025Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) · 31 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.7 cm
Median length: 15.6 cm
Fish measured: 186
Survey locations: 5

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
23.7 cm	23 Sept 2014	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	143062
22.5 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
21.9 cm	2 Jul 2025	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	178704
21.5 cm	2 Jul 2025	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	178704
21.5 cm	4 Aug 2021	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	160158
20.8 cm	4 Aug 2021	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	160158
20.8 cm	23 Sept 2014	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	143062
20.5 cm	23 Sept 2014	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	143062
20.3 cm	2 Jul 2025	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	178704
20.2 cm	4 Aug 2021	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	160158

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
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	23 Sept 2014	2 Jul 2025	6
Brede Bridge	22 Sept 2005	10 Oct 2024	3
Maxfield House	21 Sept 2016	21 Sept 2016	1
Doleham Ditch d/s Sailors Stream Confluence	20 Sept 2016	20 Sept 2016	1
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	5 Aug 2003	5 Jul 2016	5

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

2003–2025

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 186 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.1 cm
Lower quarter: 9.1 cm
Median: 15.6 cm
Upper quarter: 18 cm
Largest: 23.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 0 oz (0.001 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 Brede

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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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