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Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Weaver

Largest measured dace: 20.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Weaver was 20.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Weaver Bridge on 22 May 2026.

Across 36 measured dace, the median measured length was 8.7 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 Weaver.

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Most recent observation22 May 2026Downstream Weaver Bridge · 11 fish
Largest measured dace
20.5 cm
Median length
8.7 cm
Fish measured
36
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
20.5 cm22 May 2026Downstream Weaver Bridge181857
17.8 cm22 May 2026Downstream Weaver Bridge181857
16.1 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
15.9 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
15.2 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
14.8 cm18 Jun 2019Garlandhayes (Sp)154688
14.5 cm24 May 2016Downstream Weaver Bridge148079
13.7 cm18 Jun 2019Garlandhayes (Sp)154688
13 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212
12.2 cm4 Jul 2013Garlandhayes (Sp)137212

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
Downstream Weaver Bridge24 May 201622 May 20262
Garlandhayes (Sp)15 Aug 199718 Jun 20193

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

1997–2026

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 36 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.6 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
8.7 cm
Upper quarter
12.4 cm
Largest
20.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Weaver

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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