Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Medina

Largest measured dace: 23.9 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Medina was 23.9 cm, recorded at Shide weir on 16 June 2021.

Across 108 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 42 dace. The median was 4.8 oz (0.136 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.4 oz (0.181 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 Medina.

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Most recent observation16 June 2021Shide weir · 1 fish

Largest measured dace: 23.9 cm
Median length: 8.9 cm
Fish measured: 108
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
23.9 cm	16 Jun 2021	Shide weir	159897
22.7 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.6 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.6 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.6 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.6 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.3 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22.1 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864
22 cm	11 Sept 2002	Upstream Matalan	60864

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
Shide weir	28 Sept 2010	16 Jun 2021	2
Shide concrete channel	12 Aug 2013	12 Aug 2013	1
Upstream Matalan	11 Sept 2002	28 Sept 2010	2
Matalan to National Tyres	27 Sept 2007	27 Sept 2007	1
Shide to Blackwater	21 Sept 2007	21 Sept 2007	1
Blackwater	10 Sept 2002	10 Sept 2002	1

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

2002–2021

Survey records by year

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

202

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207

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210

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121

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 108 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.2 cm
Lower quarter: 4.3 cm
Median: 9 cm
Upper quarter: 20.2 cm
Largest: 23.9 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 42 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.8 oz (0.1065 kg)
Median: 4.8 oz (0.136 kg)
Upper quarter: 5.5 oz (0.1565 kg)
Heaviest: 6.4 oz (0.181 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Medina

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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