Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Cray

Largest measured dace: 27 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cray was 27 cm, recorded at Hall Place on 11 July 2003.

Across 508 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 88 dace. The median was 2.6 oz (0.0725 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 11.1 oz (0.316 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 Cray.

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Most recent observation21 May 2024Maiden Lane · 1 fish

Largest measured dace: 27 cm
Median length: 15.9 cm
Fish measured: 508
Survey locations: 3

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
27 cm	11 Jul 2003	Hall Place	77499
26.7 cm	11 Jul 2003	Hall Place	77499
26.7 cm	11 Jul 2003	Hall Place	77499
26 cm	11 Jul 2003	Hall Place	77499
25.2 cm	11 Jul 2003	Hall Place	77499
25 cm	23 Aug 2005	Hall Place	87422
24.6 cm	23 Aug 2005	Hall Place	87422
24 cm	23 Aug 2005	Hall Place	87422
24 cm	23 Aug 2005	Hall Place	87422
24 cm	23 Aug 2005	Hall Place	87422

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
Maiden Lane	2 Aug 2002	21 May 2024	4
Hall Place	25 Jun 2001	18 May 2022	9
Five Arches	12 Aug 2009	8 Sept 2011	2

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

2001–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded dace that year.

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202

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109

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 508 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.7 cm
Lower quarter: 14.2 cm
Median: 16 cm
Upper quarter: 18.7 cm
Largest: 27 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

374

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 88 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.6 oz (0.018 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 oz (0.057 kg)
Median: 2.6 oz (0.0725 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.6 oz (0.1305 kg)
Heaviest: 11.1 oz (0.316 kg)

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

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Explore the River Cray

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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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