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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Chess

Largest measured dace: 25.4 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Chess was 25.4 cm, recorded at Solesbridge nursery on 12 September 2008.

Across 573 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.1 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 Chess.

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Most recent observation23 September 2025Solesbridge nursery · 3 fish
Largest measured dace
25.4 cm
Median length
15.1 cm
Fish measured
573
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
25.4 cm12 Sept 2008Solesbridge nursery114490
24 cm14 Jul 2004Solesbridge nursery80511
23.8 cm14 Jul 2004Solesbridge nursery80511
22 cm14 Jul 2004Solesbridge nursery80511
21.8 cm21 Sept 2012Solesbridge nursery133921
21.8 cm12 Sept 2008Solesbridge nursery114490
21.5 cm5 Oct 2018Solesbridge nursery153749
21.5 cm21 Sept 2012Solesbridge nursery133921
21.4 cm13 Sept 2011Solesbridge nursery128175
21.4 cm12 May 2011Scotsbridge Mill126240

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
Solesbridge nursery14 Jul 200423 Sept 202517
Scotsbridge Mill12 May 201110 May 20232

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 573 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.7 cm
Lower quarter
11.5 cm
Median
15.1 cm
Upper quarter
17.4 cm
Largest
25.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Chess

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

Brown / sea trout Bullhead Stone loach Minnow 3-spined stickleback Grayling

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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