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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Hull eel surveys

Largest measured dace: 28.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull eel surveys was 28.5 cm, recorded at Mires beck at Sands bridge on 10 July 2014.

Across 48 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.1 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 Hull eel surveys.

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Most recent observation16 June 2025Major Bridge, river Foulness · 16 fish
Largest measured dace
28.5 cm
Median length
8.1 cm
Fish measured
48
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
28.5 cm10 Jul 2014Mires beck at Sands bridge141755
17.9 cm16 Jun 2025Major Bridge, river Foulness176890
17.9 cm13 Jun 2013Major Bridge, river Foulness136377
16.3 cm13 Jun 2023Major Bridge, river Foulness162422
16.1 cm13 Jun 2023Major Bridge, river Foulness162422
10.6 cm13 Jun 2023Major Bridge, river Foulness162422
10.4 cm13 Jun 2023Major Bridge, river Foulness162422
10.2 cm16 Jun 2025Major Bridge, river Foulness176890
10 cm16 Jun 2025Major Bridge, river Foulness176890
9.6 cm16 Jun 2025Major Bridge, river Foulness176890

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
Major Bridge, river Foulness13 Jun 201316 Jun 20253
Mires beck at Sands bridge10 Jul 201410 Jun 20192

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

2013–2025

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 48 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.5 cm
Lower quarter
7.4 cm
Median
8.1 cm
Upper quarter
9.2 cm
Largest
28.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Hull eel surveys

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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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