Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Leen

Largest measured dace: 25.2 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leen was 25.2 cm, recorded at Quarry Bank on 12 September 1985.

Across 159 measured dace, the median measured length was 13.1 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 Leen.

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Most recent observation29 July 2022Q.M.C. · 11 fish

Largest measured dace: 25.2 cm
Median length: 13.1 cm
Fish measured: 159
Survey locations: 6

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
25.2 cm	12 Sept 1985	Quarry Bank	160629
24.8 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
24.8 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
24.6 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
23.8 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
23.8 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
23.7 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
23.6 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
23.5 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
22.9 cm	7 Jun 1995	Q.M.C.	24785

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
Q.M.C.	7 Jun 1995	29 Jul 2022	3
Papplewick	13 Jun 1995	29 Jul 2022	5
Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Downstream Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Grange Farm	11 Sept 1985	11 Sept 1985	1
Upstream Bestwood Park Lake	17 Oct 1984	17 Oct 1984	1

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

1984–2022

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 159 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9.9 cm
Median: 13.1 cm
Upper quarter: 17 cm
Largest: 25.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leen

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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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