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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Perry

Largest measured dace: 27.7 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Perry was 27.7 cm, recorded at Frank Brook on 14 June 2005.

Across 102 measured dace, the median measured length was 13.3 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 Perry.

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Most recent observation18 August 2023Frankbrook (new) · 9 fish
Largest measured dace
27.7 cm
Median length
13.3 cm
Fish measured
102
Survey locations
5

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
27.7 cm14 Jun 2005Frank Brook84786
22 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044
21.5 cm12 May 2008Fitz111102
18.8 cm1 Jun 2016Fitz148133
18.7 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044
17.8 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044
17.8 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044
17.3 cm14 Jun 2005Frank Brook84786
16.5 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044
16.5 cm18 Aug 2023Frankbrook (new)163044

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
Frankbrook (new)1 Aug 201918 Aug 20232
Fitz 100m d/s road bridge1 Aug 20191 Aug 20191
Fitz12 May 20081 Jun 20163
Frank Brook14 Jun 200514 Jun 20051
Mytton4 Jun 19919 Apr 20032

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

1991–2023

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 102 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.4 cm
Lower quarter
9.6 cm
Median
13.4 cm
Upper quarter
14.5 cm
Largest
27.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Perry

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

Brown / sea trout Bullhead Minnow Grayling Stone loach European eel

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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