Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Arun

Largest measured pike: 91 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arun was 91 cm, recorded at Bignor Farm on 11 August 2004.

Across 276 measured pike, the median measured length was 39.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 187 pike. The median was 12.2 oz (0.345 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 16 lb 15.6 oz (7.7 kg).

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

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Most recent observation21 October 2025Stopham Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 91 cm
Median length: 39.5 cm
Fish measured: 276
Survey locations: 14

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
91 cm	11 Aug 2004	Bignor Farm	81173
88 cm	25 Jul 2003	Newbridge	76632
85.5 cm	30 Sept 2003	Bignor Farm	77275
80.3 cm	12 Sept 2007	Pallingham	107215
79.3 cm	12 Sept 2007	Pallingham	107215
79 cm	28 Jul 2005	Pallingham	86899
78 cm	10 Aug 2009	Roman Station	120806
78 cm	25 Jul 2006	Roman Station	102008
75.8 cm	12 Sept 2007	Pallingham	107215
74.1 cm	28 Jul 2005	Pallingham	86899

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
Stopham Bridge	21 Oct 2025	21 Oct 2025	1
Crosby Farm	10 Sept 2025	10 Sept 2025	1
Theale Farm	9 Sept 2014	29 Jul 2025	2
Horsham Downstream Pack Horse Bridge	26 Jul 2022	9 Jul 2025	2
Pallingham	18 Sept 2003	8 Jul 2025	13
Bignor Farm	12 Sept 2002	12 Sept 2024	8
Pulborough Cut	28 Sept 2007	5 Sept 2022	7
Roman Station	30 Jul 2002	23 Jul 2019	13
Horsham STW	1 Aug 2002	26 Jul 2016	10
Bucks Green	21 Jul 2004	27 Sept 2007	4
Wellcross Bridge	2 Aug 2007	2 Aug 2007	1
Newbridge	30 Jul 2002	27 Jul 2007	6
Gibbons Mill	31 Jul 2002	26 Jul 2006	4
Horsham-by-Pass sq	2 Aug 2005	2 Aug 2005	1

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

2002–2025

Survey records by year

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

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503

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805

706

807

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 276 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.6 cm
Lower quarter: 21.8 cm
Median: 39.5 cm
Upper quarter: 56.1 cm
Largest: 91 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 187 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 oz (0.058 kg)
Median: 12.2 oz (0.345 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 10.3 oz (1.2 kg)
Heaviest: 16 lb 15.6 oz (7.7 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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