The common dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) is a small, silvery freshwater fish native to Europe and parts of northern Asia, typically inhabiting rivers and streams with moderate flow. Known for its slender body and forked tail, the dace is a popular target for recreational anglers due to its abundance and spirited fight on light tackle. Commercial harvesting of common dace is limited, as it is not a major food fish, but it is sometimes caught for bait or local consumption. The top countries for common dace fishing are the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Russia, where the species is widespread in natural waterways and sometimes stocked in managed fisheries. In these countries, dace fishing forms part of a broader freshwater angling tradition, contributing to local economies through recreational fishing licenses, tourism, and tackle sales, rather than through large-scale commercial exploitation.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | 17 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.