Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Old West River

Largest measured pike: 95 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Old West River was 95 cm, recorded at Stretham Ferry Lagoon (No 1) on 3 November 2005.

Across 629 measured pike, the median measured length was 25 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1 lb 9.6 oz (0.725 kg).

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

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Most recent observation13 September 2023Stretham Old Engine · 5 fish

Largest measured pike: 95 cm
Median length: 25 cm
Fish measured: 629
Survey locations: 10

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
95 cm	3 Nov 2005	Stretham Ferry Lagoon (No 1)	87688
75 cm	23 Sept 2005	Hermitage Marina	86484
74.7 cm	16 Sept 2009	Hermitage Marina	118927
72.5 cm	3 Oct 2003	Smithy Fen Farm	77354
71.8 cm	13 Nov 1996	Hermitage Marina	29990
71.3 cm	18 Oct 2000	Stretham Old Engine	30802
68.3 cm	13 Nov 1996	Hermitage Marina	29990
68.3 cm	27 Jul 1993	Hermitage Marina	29982
67.8 cm	24 Oct 1991	Hermitage Marina	29974
67.3 cm	10 Oct 2000	Hermitage Marina	30795

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
Stretham Old Engine	8 Jul 1988	13 Sept 2023	14
Smithy Fen Farm	6 Jul 1988	7 Sept 2023	13
Flat Bridge Farm	5 Jul 1988	6 Sept 2023	11
Hermitage Marina	24 Oct 1991	5 Sept 2023	13
Willow Grange Farm	8 Jul 1988	15 Sept 2017	13
Australia Farm	7 Jul 1988	18 Oct 2006	7
Ewell Fen	7 Jul 1988	12 Oct 2006	7
Weathersome Common	26 Jul 1988	10 Oct 2006	6
Stretham Ferry Lagoon (No 2)	3 Nov 2005	3 Nov 2005	1
Stretham Ferry Lagoon (No 1)	28 Oct 2004	3 Nov 2005	2

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

1988–2023

Survey records by year

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

788

089

090

691

092

893

094

095

796

897

098

099

800

001

002

503

604

705

806

107

008

509

010

011

012

013

314

015

016

417

018

019

020

021

022

423

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 629 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.2 cm
Lower quarter: 20 cm
Median: 25 cm
Upper quarter: 39.5 cm
Largest: 95 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

154

200–299 mm

245

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

900–999 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: 1 lb 9.6 oz (0.725 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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