Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Bourne

Largest measured pike: 70.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bourne was 70.5 cm, recorded at Pierce Mill on 8 August 2002.

Across 27 measured pike, the median measured length was 38.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 pike. The median was 2 lb 2.2 oz (0.97 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 10.5 oz (3.02 kg).

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

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Most recent observation7 August 2023Pierce Mill · 6 fish

Largest measured pike: 70.5 cm
Median length: 38.7 cm
Fish measured: 27
Survey locations: 1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

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
70.5 cm	8 Aug 2002	Pierce Mill	66861
50.6 cm	8 Aug 2002	Pierce Mill	66861
49.4 cm	19 Aug 2010	Pierce Mill	123504
49.4 cm	19 Aug 2010	Pierce Mill	123504
49.3 cm	19 Aug 2010	Pierce Mill	123504
48.6 cm	7 Aug 2023	Pierce Mill	163080
47.9 cm	19 Aug 2010	Pierce Mill	123504
45.7 cm	7 Aug 2023	Pierce Mill	163080
45 cm	8 Aug 2002	Pierce Mill	66861
43.2 cm	2 Aug 2017	Pierce Mill	151554

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding pike
Pierce Mill	8 Aug 2002	7 Aug 2023	6

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 pike that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 27 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.3 cm
Lower quarter: 31.6 cm
Median: 38.7 cm
Upper quarter: 46.8 cm
Largest: 70.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1 lb 6.6 oz (0.64 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 12.4 oz (0.805 kg)
Median: 2 lb 2.2 oz (0.97 kg)
Upper quarter: 4 lb 6.4 oz (2 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 10.5 oz (3.02 kg)

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

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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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