Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Cam

Largest measured dace: 23.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cam was 23.5 cm, recorded at Bridgehampton on 9 July 2019.

Across 70 measured dace, the median measured length was 16.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 7 dace. The median was 2.6 oz (0.073 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.4 oz (0.096 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 Cam.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Bridgehampton · 14 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.5 cm
Median length: 16.9 cm
Fish measured: 70
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
23.5 cm	9 Jul 2019	Bridgehampton	154760
22.5 cm	9 Jul 2019	Bridgehampton	154760
21.6 cm	18 Jul 2024	Bridgehampton	165765
21.6 cm	18 Jul 2024	Bridgehampton	165765
21.5 cm	9 Jul 2019	Bridgehampton	154760
21.3 cm	9 Jul 2019	Bridgehampton	154760
20.9 cm	9 Jul 2019	Bridgehampton	154760
20.7 cm	18 Jul 2024	Bridgehampton	165765
20.5 cm	18 Jul 2024	Bridgehampton	165765
20.5 cm	18 Jul 2024	Bridgehampton	165765

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
Bridgehampton	28 Sept 1993	18 Jul 2024	7
Frog Lane, West Camel	29 Sept 1993	29 Sept 1993	1

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

1993–2024

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 70 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.2 cm
Lower quarter: 15.4 cm
Median: 16.9 cm
Upper quarter: 18.9 cm
Largest: 23.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 7 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Median: 2.6 oz (0.073 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.6 oz (0.0745 kg)
Heaviest: 3.4 oz (0.096 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 Cam

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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