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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Eton College

Largest measured dace: 18.8 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Eton College was 18.8 cm, recorded at Eton Downstream Fry on 21 August 2012.

Across 915 measured dace, the median measured length was 5.7 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 Eton College.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Eton Upstream Fry · 4 fish
Largest measured dace
18.8 cm
Median length
5.7 cm
Fish measured
915
Survey locations
2

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
18.8 cm21 Aug 2012Eton Downstream Fry135283
17.2 cm19 Aug 2015Eton Upstream Fry146049
16.3 cm20 Aug 2008Eton Downstream Fry125700
16 cm20 Aug 2008Eton Downstream Fry125700
15.7 cm24 Aug 2011Eton Upstream Fry130087
15.7 cm20 Aug 2008Eton Downstream Fry125700
14.8 cm18 Aug 2010Eton Upstream Fry124540
14.2 cm19 Aug 2015Eton Upstream Fry146049
14 cm19 Aug 2015Eton Upstream Fry146049
13.7 cm24 Aug 2011Eton Downstream Fry130086

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
Eton Upstream Fry28 Aug 20034 Sept 202519
Eton Downstream Fry24 Aug 200321 Aug 202415

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

2003–2025

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 915 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
5.7 cm
Upper quarter
6.9 cm
Largest
18.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Eton College

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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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