Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Blackwater

Largest measured pike: 59 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blackwater was 59 cm, recorded at Wade Bridge on 16 September 2003.

Across 30 measured pike, the median measured length was 39.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 pike. The median was 1 lb 13.1 oz (0.826 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 11.6 oz (1.69 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 Blackwater.

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Most recent observation19 September 2024Broadlands Fishery · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 59 cm
Median length: 39.6 cm
Fish measured: 30
Survey locations: 5

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 cm	16 Sept 2003	Wade Bridge	77320
58 cm	23 Jul 2018	Wade Bridge	153122
58 cm	6 Sept 2004	Hammonds Farm	82129
57.3 cm	30 Aug 2005	Wade Bridge	86398
54.7 cm	2 Sept 2004	Wade Bridge	82064
53 cm	16 Sept 2003	Wade Bridge	77320
50.6 cm	23 Jul 2018	Wade Bridge	153122
50.4 cm	2 Sept 2004	Wade Bridge	82064
49.8 cm	2 Sept 2004	Wade Bridge	82064
45.6 cm	16 Sept 2002	Wade Bridge	55092

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
Broadlands Fishery	20 Sept 2011	19 Sept 2024	3
Wade Bridge	16 Sept 2002	23 Jul 2018	6
Upper Whinwhistle	20 Sept 2011	20 Sept 2011	1
Lower Whinwhistle	28 Jul 2011	28 Jul 2011	1
Hammonds Farm	6 Sept 2004	6 Sept 2004	1

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

2002–2024

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.4 cm
Lower quarter: 14.8 cm
Median: 39.7 cm
Upper quarter: 50.3 cm
Largest: 59 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 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 11 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 5.4 oz (0.154 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.582 kg)
Median: 1 lb 13.1 oz (0.826 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 4.6 oz (1.04 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 11.6 oz (1.69 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 Blackwater

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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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