Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Axe

Largest measured pike: 78 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 78 cm, recorded at Clewer - Oxmoor on 18 June 1991.

Across 79 measured pike, the median measured length was 21.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 61 pike. The median was 2.5 oz (0.072 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8 lb 6.4 oz (3.81 kg).

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2013Riverside Farm (Te) · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 78 cm
Median length: 21.3 cm
Fish measured: 79
Survey locations: 14

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
78 cm	18 Jun 1991	Clewer - Oxmoor	80986
76.5 cm	22 Oct 2004	Poplar Farm (Te)	82891
74 cm	19 Jun 1991	The Forks	80932
73 cm	16 Jun 2009	Riverside Farm (Te)	117395
72.5 cm	9 May 1991	Downstream Bleadon Sluice	82151
67 cm	28 May 1991	Downstream Lower Weare	82072
66.5 cm	3 Jun 1991	Upper Weare	82052
65.3 cm	16 Aug 2007	Poplar Farm (Te)	106996
65 cm	19 Jun 1991	The Forks	80932
63.5 cm	4 Jul 2013	Riverside Farm (Te)	137013

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
Riverside Farm (Te)	30 Aug 2002	4 Jul 2013	9
Clewer (Te)	22 Oct 2004	13 Jul 2010	5
Diamond Farm	17 Oct 2007	17 Oct 2007	1
Poplar Farm (Te)	22 Oct 2004	16 Aug 2007	4
Latcham	17 Jul 1991	17 Jul 1991	1
Knowle	1 Jul 1991	1 Jul 1991	1
The Forks	19 Jun 1991	19 Jun 1991	1
Cocklake	18 Jun 1991	18 Jun 1991	1
Clewer - Oxmoor	18 Jun 1991	18 Jun 1991	1
Downstream Clewer Pumping Station	14 Jun 1991	14 Jun 1991	1
Upper Weare	3 Jun 1991	3 Jun 1991	1
Downstream Lower Weare	28 May 1991	28 May 1991	1
Downstream Bleadon Sluice	9 May 1991	9 May 1991	1
Batch End Farm	1 May 1991	1 May 1991	1

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

1991–2013

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

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092

093

094

095

096

097

098

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407

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 79 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.2 cm
Lower quarter: 12.5 cm
Median: 21.3 cm
Upper quarter: 56.6 cm
Largest: 78 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 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 61 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.5 oz (0.015 kg)
Median: 2.5 oz (0.072 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 12.8 oz (1.27 kg)
Heaviest: 8 lb 6.4 oz (3.81 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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