Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Ribble

Largest measured dace: 24 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ribble was 24 cm, recorded at Downstream Tickle Trout on 18 August 1994.

Across 102 measured dace, the median measured length was 5 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 Ribble.

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Most recent observation6 September 1994Upstream Ribchester STW · 24 fish

Largest measured dace: 24 cm
Median length: 5 cm
Fish measured: 102
Survey locations: 8

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
24 cm	18 Aug 1994	Downstream Tickle Trout	113835
23.2 cm	11 May 1994	Ribchester Pool	115369
16.9 cm	11 May 1994	Ribchester Pool	115369
14.2 cm	11 May 1994	Ribchester Pool	115369
13.2 cm	11 May 1994	Ribchester Pool	115369
13 cm	18 Aug 1994	Downstream Tickle Trout	113835
12.2 cm	11 May 1994	Ribchester Pool	115369
8 cm	18 Aug 1994	Downstream Tickle Trout	113835
7 cm	18 Aug 1994	Downstream Tickle Trout	113835
6.5 cm	6 Sept 1994	Downstream Ribchester STW	115367

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding dace
Upstream Ribchester STW	6 Sept 1994	6 Sept 1994	1
Downstream Ribchester STW	6 Sept 1994	6 Sept 1994	1
Samlesbury	23 Aug 1994	23 Aug 1994	1
Red Scar Weir	23 Aug 1994	23 Aug 1994	1
Lower Hall	23 Aug 1994	23 Aug 1994	1
Roman Bath House	19 Aug 1994	19 Aug 1994	1
Downstream Tickle Trout	18 Aug 1994	19 Aug 1994	2
Ribchester Pool	11 May 1994	11 May 1994	1

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

1994–1994

Survey records by year

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

994

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 102 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3 cm
Lower quarter: 4 cm
Median: 5 cm
Upper quarter: 5.5 cm
Largest: 24 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ribble

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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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