Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Glem

Largest measured dace: 28 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glem was 28 cm, recorded at Boxted Hall on 6 March 1985.

Across 4,035 measured dace, the median measured length was 14.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 dace. The median was 4 oz (0.113 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.7 oz (0.162 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 Glem.

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Most recent observation14 June 2024Boxted Hall · 6 fish

Largest measured dace: 28 cm
Median length: 14.4 cm
Fish measured: 4,035
Survey locations: 8

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
28 cm	6 Mar 1985	Boxted Hall	13839
27.5 cm	15 May 1991	Moorhouse Farm	13854
27.5 cm	6 Mar 1985	Boxted Hall	13839
27.4 cm	16 Jun 2006	Moorhouse Farm	99864
27.2 cm	25 Mar 1985	Lodge Farm Ford	13841
27 cm	16 Jun 2006	Moorhouse Farm	99864
26.8 cm	12 May 1988	Moorhouse Farm	13847
26.8 cm	12 May 1988	Moorhouse Farm	13847
26.6 cm	12 May 1988	Moorhouse Farm	13847
26.3 cm	6 Mar 1985	Boxted Hall	13839

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
Boxted Hall	6 Mar 1985	14 Jun 2024	10
Martins Nest Bridge A	14 Sept 1981	5 Jul 2012	8
Lodge Farm Ford	25 Mar 1985	4 Jul 2012	8
Moorhouse Farm	1 Mar 1985	16 Jun 2006	7
Scotchford Bridge	28 May 1985	8 Jun 2006	7
Mill Farm Glemsford	26 Feb 1985	7 Jun 2006	7
Parsonage Farm	27 Feb 1985	6 Jun 2000	6
Martins Nest Bridge B	15 Sept 1981	15 Sept 1981	1

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

1981–2024

Survey records by year

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

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785

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788

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791

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312

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4,035 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.2 cm
Lower quarter: 11.6 cm
Median: 14.4 cm
Upper quarter: 17.3 cm
Largest: 28 cm

0–99 mm

623

100–199 mm

3034

200–299 mm

378

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.3 oz (0.036 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.5 oz (0.099 kg)
Median: 4 oz (0.113 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.4 oz (0.126 kg)
Heaviest: 5.7 oz (0.162 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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