Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the North River

Largest measured pike: 70.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the North River was 70.3 cm, recorded at West Brook Q on 22 August 2006.

Across 37 measured pike, the median measured length was 42 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 37 pike. The median was 1 lb 3.7 oz (0.559 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 0.7 oz (2.74 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the North River.

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Most recent observation22 August 2006West Brook Q · 12 fish

Largest measured pike: 70.3 cm
Median length: 42 cm
Fish measured: 37
Survey locations: 1

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
70.3 cm	22 Aug 2006	West Brook Q	102221
70 cm	27 Aug 2003	West Brook Q	76979
62.5 cm	22 Aug 2006	West Brook Q	102221
62.1 cm	29 Jul 2005	West Brook Q	86995
61.8 cm	18 Aug 2004	West Brook Q	81730
60.8 cm	22 Aug 2006	West Brook Q	102221
60.5 cm	27 Aug 2003	West Brook Q	76979
59.6 cm	29 Jul 2005	West Brook Q	86995
57 cm	18 Aug 2004	West Brook Q	81730
57 cm	18 Aug 2004	West Brook Q	81730

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
West Brook Q	5 Aug 2002	22 Aug 2006	5

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

2002–2006

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 37 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.9 cm
Lower quarter: 17 cm
Median: 42 cm
Upper quarter: 57 cm
Largest: 70.3 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 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 37 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.039 kg)
Median: 1 lb 3.7 oz (0.559 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 10.9 oz (1.22 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 0.7 oz (2.74 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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