Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Hamble

Largest measured dace: 25.6 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hamble was 25.6 cm, recorded at Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow on 4 June 2015.

Across 141 measured dace, the median measured length was 19.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 20 dace. The median was 2.6 oz (0.074 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7.1 oz (0.202 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 Hamble.

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Most recent observation9 July 2024Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow · 1 fish

Largest measured dace: 25.6 cm
Median length: 19.4 cm
Fish measured: 141
Survey locations: 5

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
25.6 cm	4 Jun 2015	Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	144863
25.5 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
25.2 cm	29 May 2007	Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	105549
25 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
25 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
24.5 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
24.5 cm	4 Jun 2015	Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	144863
24.4 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
24.4 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864
24.4 cm	4 Jun 2015	Upstream of railway viaduct	144864

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
Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	29 May 2007	9 Jul 2024	7
Upstream of railway viaduct	5 Jun 2007	4 Jun 2015	5
Frog Mill	28 May 2007	16 May 2013	2
Durley Mill	16 May 2013	16 May 2013	1
Greywood	27 Aug 2002	27 Aug 2002	1

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

2002–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 141 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.8 cm
Lower quarter: 16.3 cm
Median: 19.4 cm
Upper quarter: 22.6 cm
Largest: 25.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 20 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Median: 2.6 oz (0.074 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.8 oz (0.1068 kg)
Heaviest: 7.1 oz (0.202 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Explore the River Hamble

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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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