Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Brue

Largest measured pike: 95 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Brue was 95 cm, recorded at Church Moor, Baltonsborough (Te) on 22 June 2006.

Across 70 measured pike, the median measured length was 62.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 29 pike. The median was 4 lb 14.8 oz (2.24 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 17 lb 10.2 oz (8 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 Brue.

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Most recent observation23 May 2023Westhay Bridge (Te) · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 95 cm
Median length: 62.1 cm
Fish measured: 70
Survey locations: 5

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
95 cm	22 Jun 2006	Church Moor, Baltonsborough (Te)	99702
80 cm	24 Jun 2010	Abbots Fish House (Te)	122437
80 cm	12 May 2005	Abbots Fish House (Te)	84529
79.8 cm	26 Jun 2003	Abbots Fish House (Te)	76227
78.9 cm	18 May 2004	Abbots Fish House (Te)	79860
78.3 cm	17 Jun 2015	Westhay Bridge (Te)	144959
77 cm	22 Jun 2006	Westhay Bridge (Te)	99703
76.1 cm	8 Jun 2016	Westhay Bridge (Te)	148197
75.5 cm	14 Jun 2005	Westhay Bridge (Te)	84723
75.3 cm	10 Jun 2003	Westhay Bridge (Te)	76111

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
Westhay Bridge (Te)	10 Jun 2003	23 May 2023	13
Hackness Sluice d/s	5 Jul 2011	25 Apr 2017	2
Abbots Fish House (Te)	26 Jun 2003	16 Jun 2011	7
Church Moor, Baltonsborough (Te)	19 Aug 2003	17 Jun 2010	6
Barton Road	3 Jul 2008	3 Jul 2008	1

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

2003–2023

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 70 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.5 cm
Lower quarter: 22.5 cm
Median: 62.2 cm
Upper quarter: 68.8 cm
Largest: 95 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 29 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2.9 oz (0.083 kg)
Lower quarter: 4 lb 1.4 oz (1.85 kg)
Median: 4 lb 14.8 oz (2.24 kg)
Upper quarter: 6 lb 15.2 oz (3.15 kg)
Heaviest: 17 lb 10.2 oz (8 kg)

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

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Explore the Main River Brue

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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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