Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Black Sewer

Largest measured pike: 48.4 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Black Sewer was 48.4 cm, recorded at Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW on 3 September 2012.

Across 20 measured pike, the median measured length was 17.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 pike. The median was 1 lb 10.6 oz (0.755 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 2.1 oz (0.968 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 Black Sewer.

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Most recent observation3 September 2012Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW · 8 fish

Largest measured pike: 48.4 cm
Median length: 17.9 cm
Fish measured: 20
Survey locations: 1

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
48.4 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
47.8 cm	22 Aug 2005	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	87472
46 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
46 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
46 cm	22 Aug 2005	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	87472
43.5 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
38.3 cm	9 Sept 2010	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	123829
38 cm	9 Sept 2010	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	123829
18.6 cm	18 Aug 2009	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	120614
18.2 cm	18 Aug 2009	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	120614

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
Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	16 Jul 2004	3 Sept 2012	5

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

2004–2012

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 14.8 cm
Lower quarter: 16.2 cm
Median: 18 cm
Upper quarter: 44.1 cm
Largest: 48.4 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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 oz (0.028 kg)
Lower quarter: 13.8 oz (0.3915 kg)
Median: 1 lb 10.6 oz (0.755 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 14.4 oz (0.8615 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 2.1 oz (0.968 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Black Sewer

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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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