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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Largest measured dace: 26 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glen Downstream Confluence was 26 cm, recorded at Wilsthorpe on 11 March 1994.

Across 948 measured dace, the median measured length was 14.8 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 Glen Downstream Confluence.

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Most recent observation28 October 2025Downstream Kates Bridge · 140 fish
Largest measured dace
26 cm
Median length
14.8 cm
Fish measured
948
Survey locations
4

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
26 cm11 Mar 1994Wilsthorpe54351
25 cm7 May 1991Downstream Kates Bridge54302
24.2 cm28 Oct 2025Downstream Kates Bridge179993
23.8 cm28 Oct 2025Downstream Kates Bridge179993
23 cm16 Oct 2006Downstream Kates Bridge102690
22.8 cm28 Oct 2025Downstream Kates Bridge179993
22.5 cm28 Oct 2025Downstream Kates Bridge179993
22.4 cm3 Jun 2009Downstream Fletland Mill120711
22.2 cm28 Oct 2025Downstream Kates Bridge179993
22 cm11 Mar 1994Wilsthorpe54351

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
Downstream Kates Bridge7 May 199128 Oct 20259
Upstream Kates Bridge3 Sept 202426 Jun 20252
Downstream Fletland Mill3 Jun 200923 Mar 20162
Wilsthorpe1 May 199114 May 20105

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

1991–2025

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 948 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
12.4 cm
Median
14.8 cm
Upper quarter
17 cm
Largest
26 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Glen Downstream Confluence

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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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