Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured dace: 26.2 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 26.2 cm, recorded at Horselunges Bridge on 29 August 2006.

Across 773 measured dace, the median measured length was 9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 268 dace. The median was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 9.3 oz (0.264 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation18 September 2024Long Bridge · 11 fish

Largest measured dace: 26.2 cm
Median length: 9 cm
Fish measured: 773
Survey locations: 8

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
26.2 cm	29 Aug 2006	Horselunges Bridge	102578
26.2 cm	29 Aug 2006	Horselunges Bridge	102578
23 cm	30 Sept 2015	Michelham Priory	146896
22.6 cm	21 Sept 2005	Horselunges Bridge	87669
22.2 cm	30 Sept 2015	Michelham Priory	146896
22 cm	10 Sept 2013	Mill Bridge	138805
21.8 cm	30 Sept 2015	Michelham Priory	146896
21.5 cm	19 Sept 2018	Michelham Priory	153447
21.2 cm	10 Sept 2013	Mill Bridge	138805
21.1 cm	10 Sept 2013	Mill Bridge	138805

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
Long Bridge	23 Oct 2009	18 Sept 2024	3
Sherman Bridge	15 Sept 2004	11 Sept 2024	6
Horselunges Bridge	14 Aug 2003	28 Aug 2024	10
Upstream Tumblers Gate	27 Aug 2021	27 Aug 2021	1
Sessingham Farm	21 Oct 2009	20 Sept 2018	3
Michelham Priory	12 Oct 1999	19 Sept 2018	11
Mill Bridge	10 Sept 2013	10 Sept 2013	1
Arlington Intake	20 Jul 2000	22 Sept 2006	5

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

1999–2024

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 773 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.8 cm
Lower quarter: 5.2 cm
Median: 9 cm
Upper quarter: 13 cm
Largest: 26.2 cm

0–99 mm

463

100–199 mm

293

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 268 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.8 oz (0.024 kg)
Heaviest: 9.3 oz (0.264 kg)

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

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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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