Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the North Stream

Largest measured pike: 74.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the North Stream was 74.7 cm, recorded at Sandwich on 17 August 2006.

Across 7 measured pike, the median measured length was 55.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 2 lb 11.1 oz (1.22 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 Stream.

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Most recent observation26 June 2024Sandwich · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 74.7 cm
Median length: 55.3 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
74.7 cm	17 Aug 2006	Sandwich	101533
73.5 cm	25 May 2001	Sandwich	22347
61.8 cm	23 May 2012	Sandwich	131542
55.3 cm	4 Nov 2002	Sandwich	72846
35.3 cm	17 Aug 2006	Sandwich	101533
15.3 cm	23 May 2012	Sandwich	131542
11.7 cm	26 Jun 2024	Sandwich	165316

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
Sandwich	25 May 2001	26 Jun 2024	5

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

2001–2024

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 11.7 cm
Lower quarter: 25.3 cm
Median: 55.3 cm
Upper quarter: 67.7 cm
Largest: 74.7 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 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

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 2 lb 11.1 oz (1.22 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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