The common dace differs from other members in the genus Leuciscus found in Europe by its inferior mouth, slightly longer … See more

The common dace is native to Europe and northern Asia where its occurs in the basins of the North Sea, Baltic Sea, White Sea and Barents Sea. It also occurs in the basin of the Caspian Sea in the drainage systems of the … See more

The common dace is found in rivers and streams, sometime occurring in lakes or in the brackish water at the mouths of rivers. It is a surface dwelling fish which gather in shoals of adults in the lower reaches of rivers and … See more

The common dace is fished for by coarse anglers and the British rod caught record is 1.32 pounds (.599 kg). In some parts of Europe it is eaten but it is not highly regarded as a food fish. It is used as bait by anglers an… See more

• Fried dace with salted black beans, made from a different fish See more