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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Pool

Largest measured dace: 16.7 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pool was 16.7 cm, recorded at Kangley Bridge on 12 September 2023.

Across 12 measured dace, the median measured length was 15.1 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 Pool.

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Most recent observation14 September 2023Cator Park · 2 fish
Largest measured dace
16.7 cm
Median length
15.1 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
3

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
16.7 cm12 Sept 2023Kangley Bridge163314
16.5 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
16 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
15.9 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
15.4 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
15.4 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
14.7 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
14.5 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
14.5 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829
14.4 cm10 Apr 1996Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station135829

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Cator Park14 Sept 202314 Sept 20231
Kangley Bridge12 Sept 202312 Sept 20231
Confluence to Winsford Gauging Station10 Apr 199610 Apr 19961

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

1996–2023

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.4 cm
Lower quarter
14.5 cm
Median
15.1 cm
Upper quarter
15.9 cm
Largest
16.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Pool

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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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