Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Brede

Largest measured pike: 83 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 83 cm, recorded at Brede Bridge on 10 October 2024.

Across 41 measured pike, the median measured length was 18.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1 lb 7.3 oz (0.66 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation17 July 2025Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 83 cm
Median length: 18.5 cm
Fish measured: 41
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
83 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
71.9 cm	7 Jul 2019	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	154822
71 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
68.7 cm	30 Jul 2007	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	106453
66.1 cm	30 Jul 2007	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	106453
48.4 cm	4 Aug 2021	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	160158
45.7 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
44.5 cm	17 Sept 2002	Brede Bridge	72868
43 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
36.7 cm	2 Jul 2025	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	178704

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
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	11 Jun 2004	17 Jul 2025	7
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	23 Sept 2014	2 Jul 2025	4
Brede Bridge	17 Sept 2002	10 Oct 2024	3

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

2002–2025

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 41 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9 cm
Median: 18.5 cm
Upper quarter: 35.5 cm
Largest: 83 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 1 lb 7.3 oz (0.66 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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