Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Alt

Largest measured pike: 56 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Alt was 56 cm, recorded at Bull Bridge on 31 August 2005.

Across 6 measured pike, the median measured length was 48 cm.

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

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Most recent observation31 August 2005Bull Bridge · 4 fish

Largest measured pike: 56 cm
Median length: 48 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

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
56 cm	31 Aug 2005	Bull Bridge	87759
55 cm	31 Aug 2005	Bull Bridge	87759
48 cm	31 Aug 2005	Bull Bridge	87759
48 cm	31 Aug 2005	Bull Bridge	87759
36 cm	4 Sept 1996	Alt Bridge	113066
22 cm	4 Sept 1996	Carr Houses	114733

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
Bull Bridge	31 Aug 2005	31 Aug 2005	1
Carr Houses	4 Sept 1996	4 Sept 1996	1
Alt Bridge	4 Sept 1996	4 Sept 1996	1

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

1996–2005

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 22 cm
Lower quarter: 39 cm
Median: 48 cm
Upper quarter: 53.3 cm
Largest: 56 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Alt

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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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