Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Blakes Gill

Largest measured pike: 72 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blakes Gill was 72 cm, recorded at Downstream Scolliers Bridge on 17 July 2006.

Across 7 measured pike, the median measured length was 40.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 7 pike. The median was 1 lb 1.8 oz (0.505 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 4.5 oz (2.4 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 Blakes Gill.

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Most recent observation6 July 2007Downstream Scolliers Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 72 cm
Median length: 40.7 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
72 cm	17 Jul 2006	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	101957
48.5 cm	5 Aug 2005	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	87443
46.1 cm	5 Jul 2004	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	80302
40.7 cm	15 Jul 2003	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	76914
40 cm	10 Jul 2003	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	76629
35.9 cm	15 Aug 2002	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	62940
33.2 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285

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
Downstream Scolliers Bridge	15 Aug 2002	6 Jul 2007	7

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

2002–2007

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.2 cm
Lower quarter: 38 cm
Median: 40.7 cm
Upper quarter: 47.3 cm
Largest: 72 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 7 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 9.3 oz (0.265 kg)
Lower quarter: 14.6 oz (0.415 kg)
Median: 1 lb 1.8 oz (0.505 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 15 oz (0.8775 kg)
Heaviest: 5 lb 4.5 oz (2.4 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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