Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Parrett

Largest measured pike: 66.4 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Parrett was 66.4 cm, recorded at Pibsbury on 7 August 2019.

Across 59 measured pike, the median measured length was 19.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 1 lb 12.2 oz (0.799 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 7.5 oz (1.57 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 observation6 August 2025Pibsbury · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 66.4 cm
Median length: 19.4 cm
Fish measured: 59
Survey locations: 7

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
66.4 cm	7 Aug 2019	Pibsbury	155979
57.2 cm	23 Aug 2006	Knapp Br.	101000
56 cm	8 Aug 2023	Midelney	162934
51 cm	4 Aug 2015	Midelney	145765
43.2 cm	7 Aug 2019	Kings Sedgemoor Drain Downstream Gerylake	155988
40.5 cm	15 Aug 2013	Yeo Valley Creamery	137907
35.3 cm	11 Aug 2021	Yeo Valley Creamery	160096
34.4 cm	11 Aug 2021	Yeo Valley Creamery	160096
33.1 cm	11 Aug 2021	Yeo Valley Creamery	160096
30.1 cm	11 Aug 2021	Yeo Valley Creamery	160096

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
Pibsbury	11 Aug 2011	6 Aug 2025	5
Kings Sedgemoor Drain Downstream Gerylake	14 Aug 2013	5 Aug 2025	7
Westover Bridge	4 Aug 2015	4 Aug 2025	5
Midelney	11 Aug 2009	4 Aug 2025	8
Yeo Valley Creamery	27 Jul 2011	13 Jul 2023	4
Oath Lock	13 Aug 2009	1 Sept 2021	2
Knapp Br.	22 Aug 2006	10 Aug 2011	7

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

2006–2025

Survey records by year

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

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709

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 59 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 17 cm
Median: 19.4 cm
Upper quarter: 22 cm
Largest: 66.4 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.9 oz (0.025 kg)
Lower quarter: 14.5 oz (0.412 kg)
Median: 1 lb 12.2 oz (0.799 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 9.8 oz (1.19 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 7.5 oz (1.57 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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