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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Layer Brook

Largest measured pike: 76.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Layer Brook was 76.7 cm, recorded at Layer Brook Site on 5 June 1996.

Across 88 measured pike, the median measured length was 24.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 November 2005Layer Brook Site · 18 fish
Largest measured pike
76.7 cm
Median length
24.7 cm
Fish measured
88
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
76.7 cm5 Jun 1996Layer Brook Site14697
76.3 cm5 Jun 1996Layer Brook Site14697
75.5 cm5 Jun 1996Layer Brook Site14697
74.6 cm26 Oct 1993Layer Brook Site14692
73.9 cm26 Oct 1993Layer Brook Site14692
71.2 cm10 Nov 2005Layer Brook Site88020
70.6 cm26 Oct 1993Layer Brook Site14692
70 cm22 Jan 1991Layer Brook Site14687
66.5 cm26 Oct 1987Layer Brook Site14682
66.3 cm22 Jan 1991Layer Brook Site14687

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
Layer Brook Site8 Mar 198410 Nov 20057

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

1984–2005

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 88 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.2 cm
Lower quarter
17.5 cm
Median
24.7 cm
Upper quarter
36.9 cm
Largest
76.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Layer Brook

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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