Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured pike: 87 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 87 cm, recorded at Godney Farm (Te) on 20 September 2004.

Across 32 measured pike, the median measured length was 58 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 22 pike. The median was 3 lb 5.9 oz (1.53 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 11 lb 10.6 oz (5.29 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 Sheppey.

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Most recent observation21 September 2023Hurn Weir · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 87 cm
Median length: 58 cm
Fish measured: 32
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
87 cm	20 Sept 2004	Godney Farm (Te)	82758
72.2 cm	18 Jun 2015	Godney Farm (Te)	144960
70.8 cm	20 Sept 2004	Godney Farm (Te)	82758
70.2 cm	12 Aug 2003	Godney Farm (Te)	76659
70 cm	14 Jun 2011	Godney Farm (Te)	126627
69.8 cm	12 Aug 2003	Godney Farm (Te)	76659
69.5 cm	18 Jun 2015	Godney Farm (Te)	144960
68 cm	12 Aug 2003	Godney Farm (Te)	76659
67 cm	20 Sept 2004	Godney Farm (Te)	82758
66.3 cm	12 Aug 2003	Godney Farm (Te)	76659

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
Hurn Weir	21 Sept 2023	21 Sept 2023	1
Godney Farm (Te)	12 Aug 2003	25 Jun 2019	11
River Farm	4 Sept 1991	4 Sept 1991	1
Upstream confl. Division Rhyne	20 Aug 1991	20 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2023

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 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.6 cm
Lower quarter: 49.2 cm
Median: 58 cm
Upper quarter: 67.3 cm
Largest: 87 cm

0–99 mm

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

Lightest: 0.6 oz (0.018 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 9.8 oz (1.19 kg)
Median: 3 lb 5.9 oz (1.53 kg)
Upper quarter: 4 lb 12.6 oz (2.17 kg)
Heaviest: 11 lb 10.6 oz (5.29 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Sheppey

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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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