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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Bure (central)

Largest measured pike: 101.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (central) was 101.2 cm, recorded at Upstream Oxnead Bridge on 27 June 2022.

Across 1,020 measured pike, the median measured length was 24.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 15 pike. The median was 3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 20 lb 13.3 oz (9.45 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 Bure (central).

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Most recent observation20 June 2025Downstream Plantation Bridge · 10 fish
Largest measured pike
101.2 cm
Median length
24.7 cm
Fish measured
1,020
Survey locations
13

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
101.2 cm27 Jun 2022Upstream Oxnead Bridge161853
97.6 cm27 Jun 2022Upstream Oxnead Bridge161853
96.8 cm30 Jun 2004Lamas Hall80237
96.2 cm21 May 2019Downstream Plantation Bridge154658
95.5 cm11 Jun 2003Downstream Plantation Bridge76238
95 cm8 Jun 2016Upstream Oxnead Bridge148630
95 cm18 Mar 1993Downstream Plantation Bridge16743
94.7 cm21 May 2019Downstream Plantation Bridge154658
94.5 cm10 Jul 2013Lamas Hall137244
92.8 cm11 Jul 2016Downstream Buxton Mill148926

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding pike
Downstream Plantation Bridge13 May 198820 Jun 202517
Downstream Buxton Mill6 Jul 198817 Jun 202517
Lamas Hall5 Jul 19889 Jun 202517
Downstream Aylsham Bypass3 May 19883 Jun 202517
Upstream Oxnead Bridge10 May 198820 May 202517
Downstream Mayton Bridge12 Jul 19882 Aug 20166
Burgh Hall Farm6 May 198827 Jul 20166
Upstream Mayton Bridge7 Jul 198829 Jun 19983
Upstream Coltishall Bridge13 Jul 198826 Jun 19983
Downstream Oxnead Mill11 May 198822 Jun 19983
Upstream Buxton Mill19 Mar 199317 Jun 19982
Downstream Burgh Mill7 May 19884 Jun 19983
Downstream Burgh Hall Lock5 May 19882 Jun 19983

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

1988–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 1,020 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
17.9 cm
Median
24.7 cm
Upper quarter
49 cm
Largest
101.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 15 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
3.5 oz (0.099 kg)
Median
3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 kg)
Upper quarter
5 lb 12.6 oz (2.63 kg)
Heaviest
20 lb 13.3 oz (9.45 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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