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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River DS Cam

Largest measured dace: 23.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Cam was 23.3 cm, recorded at Midsummer Common on 7 November 1990.

Across 1,509 measured dace, the median measured length was 10.8 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 DS Cam.

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Most recent observation2 October 2025Clayhithe Bridge · 103 fish
Largest measured dace
23.3 cm
Median length
10.8 cm
Fish measured
1,509
Survey locations
10

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
23.3 cm7 Nov 1990Midsummer Common29355
22.3 cm7 Nov 1990Midsummer Common29355
22.3 cm7 Nov 1990Midsummer Common29355
22.3 cm12 Jan 1989Midsummer Common29345
21.8 cm7 Nov 1990Midsummer Common29355
21.3 cm12 Jan 1989Midsummer Common29345
20.3 cm7 Nov 1990Midsummer Common29355
20.3 cm12 Jan 1989Midsummer Common29345
20.3 cm12 Jan 1989Midsummer Common29345
19.8 cm12 Jan 1989Midsummer Common29345

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
Clayhithe Bridge10 Dec 19902 Oct 20259
Baits Bite Lock17 Jan 19891 Oct 202514
Fen Ditton16 Jan 198830 Sept 202513
Midsummer Common12 Jan 198925 Sept 202516
Ducketts Farm Upware2 Jan 199119 Aug 20164
Horningsea18 Jan 198919 Aug 20115
Stourbridge Common13 Jan 19898 Aug 20116
Hatleys Wash30 Jan 19891 Aug 20115
Dimmocks Cote16 Jul 200716 Jul 20071
Commissioners Farm23 Jan 198926 Aug 20042

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

1988–2025

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 1,509 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.3 cm
Lower quarter
9.8 cm
Median
10.8 cm
Upper quarter
13.2 cm
Largest
23.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Cam

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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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