Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Barton Broad margin

Largest measured pike: 87.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Barton Broad margin was 87.5 cm, recorded at Bm20 on 20 September 2000.

Across 22 measured pike, the median measured length was 44.9 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 Barton Broad margin.

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Most recent observation4 October 2000Bm18 · 5 fish

Largest measured pike: 87.5 cm
Median length: 44.9 cm
Fish measured: 22
Survey locations: 6

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
87.5 cm	20 Sept 2000	Bm20	18725
68 cm	20 Sept 2000	Bm19	18724
67 cm	4 Oct 2000	Bm17	18722
66 cm	20 Sept 2000	Bm20	18725
62.5 cm	4 Oct 2000	Bm17	18722
59.8 cm	4 Oct 2000	Bm18	18723
59.5 cm	4 Oct 2000	Bm18	18723
59 cm	4 Oct 2000	Bm18	18723
58.5 cm	28 Sept 2000	Bm15	18720
58.4 cm	27 Sept 2000	Bm23	18727

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
Bm18	4 Oct 2000	4 Oct 2000	1
Bm17	4 Oct 2000	4 Oct 2000	1
Bm15	28 Sept 2000	28 Sept 2000	1
Bm23	27 Sept 2000	27 Sept 2000	1
Bm20	20 Sept 2000	20 Sept 2000	1
Bm19	20 Sept 2000	20 Sept 2000	1

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

2000–2000

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 19.8 cm
Lower quarter: 22.9 cm
Median: 44.9 cm
Upper quarter: 59.7 cm
Largest: 87.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

800–899 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Barton Broad margin

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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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