Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Parrett

Largest measured pike: 75 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Parrett was 75 cm, recorded at Thorney Moor (Te) on 9 July 2013.

Across 75 measured pike, the median measured length was 53.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 47 pike. The median was 1 lb 8 oz (0.679 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7 lb 7.9 oz (3.4 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 Parrett.

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Most recent observation9 July 2013Thorney Moor (Te) · 6 fish

Largest measured pike: 75 cm
Median length: 53.5 cm
Fish measured: 75
Survey locations: 4

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
75 cm	9 Jul 2013	Thorney Moor (Te)	137144
74.3 cm	9 Jul 2013	Thorney Moor (Te)	137144
71 cm	21 Jun 2007	Thorney Moor (Te)	105643
69.5 cm	21 Jul 2008	Westover Bridge (Te)	111988
68.1 cm	27 Jun 2006	Westover Bridge (Te)	99784
68.1 cm	21 Jun 1994	Upstream Muchelney	79640
66.4 cm	20 Jul 2011	Thorney Moor (Te)	127251
66 cm	9 Jun 2005	Thorney Moor (Te)	84730
65.5 cm	9 Jun 2005	Thorney Moor (Te)	84730
65 cm	28 Jun 2006	Thorney Moor (Te)	99795

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
Thorney Moor (Te)	9 Jun 1994	9 Jul 2013	9
Westover Bridge (Te)	2 Oct 2003	21 Jul 2008	6
Upstream Muchelney	21 Jun 1994	21 Jun 1994	1
Upstream Yeo Corner	15 Jun 1994	15 Jun 1994	1

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

1994–2013

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 75 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.5 cm
Lower quarter: 42.3 cm
Median: 53.5 cm
Upper quarter: 60.4 cm
Largest: 75 cm

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 47 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.9 oz (0.053 kg)
Lower quarter: 10.4 oz (0.296 kg)
Median: 1 lb 8 oz (0.679 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 11.4 oz (1.23 kg)
Heaviest: 7 lb 7.9 oz (3.4 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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