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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River R.Ouse tributaries

Largest measured dace: 22.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Ouse tributaries was 22.5 cm, recorded at River Kyle Youlton Lodge on 1 July 2024.

Across 168 measured dace, the median measured length was 14.7 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 R.Ouse tributaries.

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Most recent observation1 July 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge · 55 fish
Largest measured dace
22.5 cm
Median length
14.7 cm
Fish measured
168
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
22.5 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
22.4 cm15 Jun 2018River Foss at Lilling Green152679
21.8 cm15 Jun 2018River Foss at Lilling Green152679
21.4 cm15 Jun 2018River Foss at Lilling Green152679
21 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
21 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
20.6 cm15 Jun 2018River Foss at Lilling Green152679
20.5 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
20.5 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
20.4 cm15 Jun 2018River Foss at Lilling Green152679

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
River Kyle Youlton Lodge9 Jun 20221 Jul 20242
River Foss at Lilling Green18 Jun 201015 Jun 20182
The Foss at Scagglethorpe Bridge14 Jun 200726 Jun 20132
River Kyle at US New Park Beck18 Jun 201018 Jun 20101
Stillingfleet Beck at Stillingfleet Bridge7 Jun 20107 Jun 20101

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

2007–2024

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 168 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
9.6 cm
Median
14.7 cm
Upper quarter
17.6 cm
Largest
22.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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