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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Hammer Stream

Largest measured pike: 60.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hammer Stream was 60.5 cm, recorded at Buckhurst Farm u/s Weir (Site 3) on 4 July 2016.

Across 5 measured pike, the median measured length was 52 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2016Buckhurst Farm u/s Weir (Site 3) · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
60.5 cm
Median length
52 cm
Fish measured
5
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
60.5 cm4 Jul 2016Buckhurst Farm u/s Weir (Site 3)150221
55.1 cm4 Jul 2016Upstream Buckhurst Bridge (Site 1)150219
52 cm4 Jul 2016Buckhurst Farm d/s Weir (Site 2)150220
44.9 cm4 Jul 2016Upstream Buckhurst Bridge (Site 1)150219
32.6 cm4 Jul 2016Upstream Buckhurst Bridge (Site 1)150219

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
Upstream Buckhurst Bridge (Site 1)4 Jul 20164 Jul 20161
Buckhurst Farm u/s Weir (Site 3)4 Jul 20164 Jul 20161
Buckhurst Farm d/s Weir (Site 2)4 Jul 20164 Jul 20161

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

2016–2016

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
32.6 cm
Lower quarter
44.9 cm
Median
52 cm
Upper quarter
55.1 cm
Largest
60.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Hammer Stream

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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