Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the River Wey South

Largest measured dace: 25.3 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wey South was 25.3 cm, recorded at Lower Headley Wood Farm on 6 April 2004.

Across 406 measured dace, the median measured length was 12.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 47 dace. The median was 3 oz (0.086 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.4 oz (0.181 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wey South.

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Most recent observation28 June 2023Dockenfield · 35 fish

Largest measured dace: 25.3 cm
Median length: 12.6 cm
Fish measured: 406
Survey locations: 4

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
25.3 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
24 cm	13 Jun 2002	Headley Wood Farm	51860
23.9 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
23.9 cm	18 Nov 2003	Headley Wood Farm	78554
23.8 cm	18 Nov 2003	Headley Wood Farm	78554
23.3 cm	18 Nov 2003	Headley Wood Farm	78554
23.2 cm	18 Nov 2003	Headley Wood Farm	78554
23 cm	13 Jun 2002	Headley Wood Farm	51860
22.6 cm	29 Jul 2004	Dockenfield	82941
22.4 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding dace
Dockenfield	22 May 2003	28 Jun 2023	10
Mellow Farm	17 Jun 2014	17 Jun 2014	1
Headley Wood Farm	13 Jun 2002	20 Sept 2005	3
Lower Headley Wood Farm	10 Dec 2002	6 Apr 2004	2

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

2002–2023

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 406 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9.4 cm
Median: 12.6 cm
Upper quarter: 16.4 cm
Largest: 25.3 cm

0–99 mm

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100–199 mm

250

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 47 dace. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.4 oz (0.0105 kg)
Median: 3 oz (0.086 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.2 oz (0.12 kg)
Heaviest: 6.4 oz (0.181 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wey South

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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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