Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Isle

Largest measured pike: 86.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Isle was 86.7 cm, recorded at Downstream Westport Canal on 14 May 1992.

Across 89 measured pike, the median measured length was 49.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 55 pike. The median was 1 lb 8.8 oz (0.702 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15 lb 6.9 oz (7 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 Isle.

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Most recent observation23 June 2022Midelney · 4 fish

Largest measured pike: 86.7 cm
Median length: 49.9 cm
Fish measured: 89
Survey locations: 8

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
86.7 cm	14 May 1992	Downstream Westport Canal	80051
83 cm	11 Jun 1992	Ilford Bridges (Te)	80035
76.8 cm	13 May 1997	Ilford Bridges (Te)	76673
69.5 cm	9 Jun 1992	Isle Brewers	80046
68.9 cm	24 May 2011	Hambridge	126406
68.5 cm	24 May 2011	Midelney	126391
68.2 cm	21 May 2008	Isle Brewers	111454
67.7 cm	22 Apr 1997	Downstream Westport Canal	79532
66.6 cm	21 May 2008	Isle Brewers	111454
65.7 cm	23 Jun 2022	Midelney	161067

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
Midelney	11 Sept 2007	23 Jun 2022	6
Hambridge	8 Jun 1992	24 May 2011	3
Cocks Bridge (Te)	6 Jul 2010	6 Jul 2010	1
Isle Brewers	9 Jun 1992	21 May 2008	3
Ilford Bridges (Te)	11 Jun 1992	5 Aug 2002	3
Downstream Westport Canal	14 May 1992	22 Apr 1997	2
Ashford Farm (Te)	29 May 1992	29 May 1992	1
Earnshill House	19 May 1992	19 May 1992	1

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

1992–2022

Survey records by year

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

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497

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099

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107

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117

018

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122

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 89 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.1 cm
Lower quarter: 33.5 cm
Median: 49.9 cm
Upper quarter: 58.8 cm
Largest: 86.7 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

800–899 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 55 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.2 oz (0.034 kg)
Lower quarter: 9.4 oz (0.2655 kg)
Median: 1 lb 8.8 oz (0.702 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 11 oz (1.22 kg)
Heaviest: 15 lb 6.9 oz (7 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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