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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Blagdon Lake

Largest measured pike: 39.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Blagdon Lake was 39.5 cm, recorded at Blagdon Lake Site 3 on 3 October 2006.

Across 32 measured pike, the median measured length was 28.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 32 pike. The median was 5.9 oz (0.1675 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.499 kg).

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

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Most recent observation3 October 2006Blagdon Lake Site 3 · 8 fish
Largest measured pike
39.5 cm
Median length
28.7 cm
Fish measured
32
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
39.5 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 3101674
37.2 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
35.7 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
34.2 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
34.1 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 3101674
34 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
33 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 2101673
32.2 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
31.4 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 1101666
31.2 cm3 Oct 2006Blagdon Lake Site 3101674

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where pike were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one pike 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 pike
Blagdon Lake Site 33 Oct 20063 Oct 20061
Blagdon Lake Site 23 Oct 20063 Oct 20061
Blagdon Lake Site 13 Oct 20063 Oct 20061

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

2006–2006

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.3 cm
Lower quarter
25.3 cm
Median
28.7 cm
Upper quarter
31.6 cm
Largest
39.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 32 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Lower quarter
4.3 oz (0.1215 kg)
Median
5.9 oz (0.1675 kg)
Upper quarter
8.4 oz (0.237 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 1.6 oz (0.499 kg)

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

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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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