Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Banwell

Largest measured pike: 59.8 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Banwell was 59.8 cm, recorded at Lower Gout Farm on 22 August 2013.

Across 13 measured pike, the median measured length was 16.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 pike. The median was 1.8 oz (0.05 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 12.5 oz (1.26 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 Banwell.

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Most recent observation22 August 2013Lower Gout Farm · 6 fish

Largest measured pike: 59.8 cm
Median length: 16.1 cm
Fish measured: 13
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
59.8 cm	22 Aug 2013	Lower Gout Farm	138071
53.5 cm	22 Aug 2013	Lower Gout Farm	138071
51.5 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
39 cm	22 Aug 2013	Lower Gout Farm	138071
19.4 cm	2 Nov 2006	Lower Gout Farm	104480
18.5 cm	20 Apr 2007	Below M5	105273
16.1 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
14.9 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
14.7 cm	22 Aug 2013	D/s Banwell	138068
13.3 cm	22 Aug 2013	Lower Gout Farm	138071

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
Lower Gout Farm	2 Nov 2006	22 Aug 2013	2
D/s Banwell	22 Aug 2013	22 Aug 2013	1
Below M5	20 Apr 2007	20 Apr 2007	1

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

2006–2013

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.2 cm
Lower quarter: 13.3 cm
Median: 16.1 cm
Upper quarter: 39 cm
Largest: 59.8 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.5 oz (0.042 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.6 oz (0.046 kg)
Median: 1.8 oz (0.05 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 7.1 oz (0.6555 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 12.5 oz (1.26 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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