Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Petteril

Largest measured dace: 6.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Petteril was 6.5 cm, recorded at 1320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park on 23 May 2022.

This is the only individual dace length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Petteril.

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Most recent observation23 May 20221320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park · 1 fish

Largest measured dace: 6.5 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 4
Survey locations: 4

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
6.5 cm	23 May 2022	1320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park	160952

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
1320.40 120m DS footbridge, Melbourne Park	23 May 2022	23 May 2022	1
1320.50 400 yrd DS footbridge, Melbourne Park	8 Aug 2007	8 Aug 2007	1
1320.30 Melbourne Park DS fish pass	30 Apr 2007	30 Apr 2007	1
1321.95 River Petteril - Stoneyholme Golf Course	22 Aug 1980	22 Aug 1980	1

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

1980–2022

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 6.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Petteril

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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