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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Helpringham Eau

Largest measured pike: 77.8 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Helpringham Eau was 77.8 cm, recorded at Helpringham Red Bridge on 21 April 2005.

Across 75 measured pike, the median measured length was 17.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 March 2016Helpringham Red Bridge · 12 fish
Largest measured pike
77.8 cm
Median length
17.5 cm
Fish measured
75
Survey locations
2

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
77.8 cm21 Apr 2005Helpringham Red Bridge84492
70.5 cm21 Apr 1995Helpringham Red Bridge57735
70.2 cm21 Apr 2005Helpringham Red Bridge84492
68 cm21 Apr 2005Helpringham Red Bridge84492
66.2 cm21 Apr 2005Helpringham Red Bridge84492
63.8 cm21 Apr 2005Helpringham Red Bridge84492
63.6 cm21 Apr 1995Helpringham Red Bridge57735
62.4 cm27 Jul 1987Eau End Farm57705
62.3 cm6 Jul 1999Helpringham Red Bridge57751
62.3 cm6 Jul 1999Helpringham Red Bridge57751

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
Helpringham Red Bridge19 Jun 19878 Mar 20166
Eau End Farm27 Jul 198727 Jul 19871

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

1987–2016

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 75 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.4 cm
Lower quarter
11.8 cm
Median
17.5 cm
Upper quarter
38.5 cm
Largest
77.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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