Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Main River Tone

Largest measured pike: 88 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Tone was 88 cm, recorded at Bathpool on 19 September 2024.

Across 54 measured pike, the median measured length was 53.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 12 pike. The median was 4 lb 11.7 oz (2.15 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 13.2 oz (3.1 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 Tone.

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Most recent observation19 September 2024Bathpool · 7 fish

Largest measured pike: 88 cm
Median length: 53.2 cm
Fish measured: 54
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
88 cm	19 Sept 2024	Bathpool	167170
84.5 cm	19 Sept 2024	Bathpool	167170
75 cm	19 Sept 2024	Bathpool	167170
74 cm	19 Sept 2024	Bathpool	167170
71 cm	19 Sept 2024	Bathpool	167170
71 cm	12 Sept 2006	Bathpool	101678
68.5 cm	4 Aug 2004	Priorswood (Te)	80819
68 cm	4 Aug 2004	Priorswood (Te)	80819
67.8 cm	7 Sept 2007	Bathpool	107393
67.3 cm	7 Oct 2009	Priorswood (Te)	119247

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
Bathpool	12 Sept 2006	19 Sept 2024	5
Newbridge	26 Apr 2007	25 Apr 2019	5
Priorswood (Te)	11 Sept 2003	7 Oct 2009	5
Greenham (Se-03)	8 May 2008	8 May 2008	1
Hele Hill	31 Aug 1994	31 Aug 1994	1

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

1994–2024

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 54 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 21.9 cm
Lower quarter: 34.3 cm
Median: 53.2 cm
Upper quarter: 63.1 cm
Largest: 88 cm

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

Lightest: 13.3 oz (0.377 kg)
Lower quarter: 3 lb 8.5 oz (1.6 kg)
Median: 4 lb 11.7 oz (2.15 kg)
Upper quarter: 5 lb 5 oz (2.41 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 13.2 oz (3.1 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 Tone

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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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