Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Ouse Tributaries

Largest measured dace: 20.8 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse Tributaries was 20.8 cm, recorded at Andrew's Stream on 29 September 2009.

Across 207 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 24 dace. The median was 1.8 oz (0.0515 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.5 oz (0.1 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 Ouse Tributaries.

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Most recent observation20 September 2023Shell Brook d/s Ardingly Reservoir · 46 fish

Largest measured dace: 20.8 cm
Median length: 15.6 cm
Fish measured: 207
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
20.8 cm	29 Sept 2009	Andrew's Stream	119183
20.4 cm	29 Sept 2009	Andrew's Stream	119183
19.9 cm	20 Sept 2023	Shell Brook d/s Ardingly Reservoir	163802
19.8 cm	29 Sept 2009	Andrew's Stream	119183
19.7 cm	20 Sept 2023	Shell Brook d/s Ardingly Reservoir	163802
19.6 cm	20 Sept 2023	Shell Brook d/s Ardingly Reservoir	163802
19.5 cm	22 Aug 2003	North End	77002
19.5 cm	22 Aug 2003	North End	77002
19.1 cm	29 Sept 2009	Andrew's Stream	119183
18.8 cm	29 Sept 2009	Andrew's Stream	119183

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
Shell Brook d/s Ardingly Reservoir	24 Aug 2021	20 Sept 2023	2
Pellingford Brook	26 Aug 2003	15 Aug 2013	2
North End	22 Aug 2003	6 Aug 2013	2
Balcombe/Lower Lodge Gill	15 Jul 2011	15 Jul 2011	1
Sheffield Bluebell Railway Station Stream	27 Oct 2009	27 Oct 2009	1
Andrew's Stream	29 Sept 2009	29 Sept 2009	1

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

2003–2023

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 207 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 11.9 cm
Median: 15.6 cm
Upper quarter: 17.2 cm
Largest: 20.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

184

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 24 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Median: 1.8 oz (0.0515 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.6 oz (0.073 kg)
Heaviest: 3.5 oz (0.1 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 Ouse Tributaries

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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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