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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Ash (Thames)

Largest measured pike: 65.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ash (Thames) was 65.7 cm, recorded at Gaston Bridge on 13 October 2005.

Across 21 measured pike, the median measured length was 28.4 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 Ash (Thames).

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Most recent observation5 September 2023Gaston Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
65.7 cm
Median length
28.4 cm
Fish measured
21
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
65.7 cm13 Oct 2005Gaston Bridge86943
65 cm20 Aug 2010Ford Bridge Roundabout123563
60 cm13 Oct 2005Gaston Bridge86943
50.2 cm20 Aug 2010Ford Bridge Roundabout123563
38.8 cm20 Aug 2010Ford Bridge Roundabout123563
35.4 cm20 Aug 2010Ford Bridge Roundabout123563
35.2 cm24 Aug 2017US Ford Bridge Roundabout151515
35.2 cm24 Aug 2017Ford Bridge Roundabout151511
33.3 cm24 Aug 2017US Ford Bridge Roundabout151515
33.3 cm24 Aug 2017Ford Bridge Roundabout151511

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding pike
Gaston Bridge13 Oct 20055 Sept 20234
US Ford Bridge Roundabout24 Aug 201724 Aug 20171
Ford Bridge Roundabout20 Aug 201024 Aug 20172

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

2005–2023

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16.4 cm
Lower quarter
20.4 cm
Median
28.4 cm
Upper quarter
35.4 cm
Largest
65.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ash (Thames)

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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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