Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Holbeck

Largest measured dace: 33.2 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Holbeck was 33.2 cm, recorded at Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91 on 26 September 2001.

Across 25 measured dace, the median measured length was 13.8 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 Holbeck.

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Most recent observation23 September 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91 · 3 fish

Largest measured dace: 33.2 cm
Median length: 13.8 cm
Fish measured: 25
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
33.2 cm	26 Sept 2001	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	25568
24.1 cm	10 Sept 1997	Holbeck at East Gilling	110612
20.2 cm	26 Sept 2001	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	25568
19.7 cm	4 Sept 2006	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	106150
19 cm	19 Oct 2000	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	109978
17.6 cm	4 Sept 2006	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	106150
17.1 cm	12 Sept 1997	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	109960
16.8 cm	15 Sept 2005	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	87974
16.2 cm	12 Sept 1997	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	109960
15.6 cm	4 Sept 2006	Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	106150

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
Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91	12 Sept 1997	23 Sept 2012	7
Holbeck at East Gilling	10 Sept 1997	10 Sept 1997	1

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

1997–2012

Survey records by year

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

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098

099

100

101

002

003

004

105

106

007

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010

111

112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.8 cm
Lower quarter: 12.2 cm
Median: 13.8 cm
Upper quarter: 17.1 cm
Largest: 33.2 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Holbeck

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

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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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