Dace · Leuciscus leuciscus

Dace in the Vernatt's Drain

Largest measured dace: 18.5 cm

The largest dace measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Vernatt's Drain was 18.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Pode Hole on 21 July 1994.

Across 34 measured dace, the median measured length was 14 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Vernatt's Drain.

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Most recent observation15 June 1999Seas End Surfleet · 2 fish

Largest measured dace: 18.5 cm
Median length: 14 cm
Fish measured: 34
Survey locations: 3

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
18.5 cm	21 Jul 1994	Downstream Pode Hole	54589
17.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
16.5 cm	21 Jul 1994	Downstream Pode Hole	54589
16.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
16.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
16.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
16.5 cm	15 Jul 1991	Seas End Surfleet	54584
16 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
16 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
15.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580

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
Seas End Surfleet	15 Jul 1991	15 Jun 1999	2
Downstream Pode Hole	9 Feb 1988	21 Jul 1994	3
Flints Farm	17 Jul 1991	17 Jul 1991	1

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

1988–1999

Survey records by year

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

188

089

090

391

092

093

194

095

096

097

098

199

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 10.5 cm
Median: 14 cm
Upper quarter: 15.9 cm
Largest: 18.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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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