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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Frome

Largest measured dace: 21.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Frome was 21.3 cm, recorded at Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge) on 24 July 2006.

Across 5 measured dace, the median measured length was 6.5 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 Frome.

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Most recent observation11 September 2013Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge) · 3 fish
Largest measured dace
21.3 cm
Median length
6.5 cm
Fish measured
5
Survey locations
3

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
21.3 cm24 Jul 2006Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)102765
18.3 cm24 Jul 2006Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)102765
6.5 cm11 Sept 2013Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)138770
6 cm11 Sept 2013Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)138770
4 cm11 Sept 2013Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)138770

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
Yarkhill (Stoke Bridge)2 Aug 199011 Sept 20135
Little Yarkhill26 Sept 200826 Sept 20081
Canon Frome15 Jul 199215 Jul 19921

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

1990–2013

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
6.5 cm
Upper quarter
18.3 cm
Largest
21.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Frome

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Minnow Bullhead Stone loach Brown / sea trout European eel 3-spined stickleback

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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