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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Reach Lode

Largest measured dace: 12.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Reach Lode was 12.3 cm, recorded at Reach on 3 June 1997.

Across 9 measured dace, the median measured length was 11.3 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 Reach Lode.

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Most recent observation24 June 2003Reach · 4 fish
Largest measured dace
12.3 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
2

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
12.3 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399
11.8 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399
11.3 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399
11.3 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399
11.3 cm29 May 1997Hallards Fen29400
9.8 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399
9.8 cm13 Aug 1990Reach29395
9.8 cm13 Aug 1990Reach29395
8.3 cm3 Jun 1997Reach29399

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
Reach25 Sept 198424 Jun 20034
Hallards Fen29 May 199729 May 19971

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

1984–2003

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.3 cm
Lower quarter
9.8 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
11.3 cm
Largest
12.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Reach Lode

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

Roach European eel Perch Pike Bitterling Common bream

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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