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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Derwent (Yorkshire) tributaries

Largest measured dace: 22.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Derwent (Yorkshire) tributaries was 22.5 cm, recorded at Spital Beck, Barton Bridge DERBT33 on 1 July 2002.

Across 14 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.1 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 Derwent (Yorkshire) tributaries.

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Most recent observation25 July 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22 · 9 fish
Largest measured dace
22.5 cm
Median length
8.1 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
4

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
22.5 cm1 Jul 2002Spital Beck, Barton Bridge DERBT3372527
22.4 cm1 Jul 2002Spital Beck, Barton Bridge DERBT3372527
18.1 cm13 Sept 2005Old course of Derwent87990
12.9 cm2 Jul 2002Barlam Beck, Barlam Bridge DERBT3472530
12.2 cm13 Sept 2005Old course of Derwent87990
8.3 cm25 Jul 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22132793
8.2 cm25 Jul 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22132793
7.9 cm25 Jul 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22132793
7.3 cm25 Jul 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22132793
7.2 cm25 Jul 2012Fleet Dike DERCORS22132793

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Fleet Dike DERCORS2225 Jul 201225 Jul 20121
Old course of Derwent13 Sept 200513 Sept 20051
Barlam Beck, Barlam Bridge DERBT342 Jul 20022 Jul 20021
Spital Beck, Barton Bridge DERBT331 Jul 20021 Jul 20021

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

2002–2012

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
6.4 cm
Median
8.1 cm
Upper quarter
12.7 cm
Largest
22.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Derwent (Yorkshire) tributaries

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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