Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Hixham Rhyne

Largest measured pike: 47 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hixham Rhyne was 47 cm, recorded at Upstream Nyland Bridge on 15 October 1991.

Across 8 measured pike, the median measured length was 22.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 pike. The median was 3.1 oz (0.087 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 15.5 oz (0.892 kg).

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

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Most recent observation17 October 1991Rodney Stoke Pumping Station · 3 fish

Largest measured pike: 47 cm
Median length: 22.9 cm
Fish measured: 8
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
47 cm	15 Oct 1991	Upstream Nyland Bridge	82163
36 cm	15 Oct 1991	Upstream Nyland Bridge	82163
24.1 cm	15 Oct 1991	Downstream Nyland Bridge	82164
23.7 cm	17 Oct 1991	Rodney Stoke Pumping Station	82162
22 cm	17 Oct 1991	Rodney Stoke Pumping Station	82162
22 cm	15 Oct 1991	Upstream Nyland Bridge	82163
20.7 cm	15 Oct 1991	Downstream Nyland Bridge	82164
19.7 cm	17 Oct 1991	Rodney Stoke Pumping Station	82162

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding pike
Rodney Stoke Pumping Station	17 Oct 1991	17 Oct 1991	1
Upstream Nyland Bridge	15 Oct 1991	15 Oct 1991	1
Downstream Nyland Bridge	15 Oct 1991	15 Oct 1991	1

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1991–1991

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 19.7 cm
Lower quarter: 21.7 cm
Median: 22.9 cm
Upper quarter: 27.1 cm
Largest: 47 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2.3 oz (0.064 kg)
Lower quarter: 2.7 oz (0.0775 kg)
Median: 3.1 oz (0.087 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.6 oz (0.1868 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 15.5 oz (0.892 kg)

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

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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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