Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured dace: 23.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 23.3 cm, recorded at Oxborough Ferry on 8 May 1991.

Across 862 measured dace, the median measured length was 9.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3.4 oz (0.096 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 DS Wissey.

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Most recent observation6 August 2024Hilgay Moorings · 63 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.3 cm
Median length: 9.6 cm
Fish measured: 862
Survey locations: 11

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
23.3 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
22.3 cm	23 Aug 1988	Whittington	29889
21.8 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
21.8 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
21.8 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
21.8 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
21.8 cm	23 Aug 1988	Whittington	29889
21.8 cm	23 Aug 1988	Whittington	29889
21.3 cm	8 May 1991	Oxborough Ferry	29900
21.3 cm	23 Aug 1988	Whittington	29889

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
Hilgay Moorings	21 May 1991	6 Aug 2024	5
Catsholme Pump	30 Jun 1993	1 Aug 2024	2
Oxborough Ferry	22 Aug 1988	31 Jul 2024	7
Wissington Beet	25 Aug 1988	20 Aug 2007	5
Fordham Fen	2 Jul 1996	16 Jun 2000	2
Methwold Lode	3 Jul 1996	18 Apr 2000	2
Whittington	23 Aug 1988	13 Apr 2000	5
Hilgay Fen	10 Jun 1991	31 May 1996	2
Stoke Ferry	14 May 1991	30 May 1996	2
Hilgay Bridge	2 Sept 1988	2 Jul 1993	3
Hilgay	26 Aug 1988	28 Jun 1993	3

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

1988–2024

Survey records by year

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

588

089

190

891

092

793

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095

796

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099

300

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207

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212

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324

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 862 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 8.3 cm
Median: 9.6 cm
Upper quarter: 12.3 cm
Largest: 23.3 cm

0–99 mm

502

100–199 mm

337

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 3.4 oz (0.096 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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