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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Cole

Largest measured pike: 76.8 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cole was 76.8 cm, recorded at LowLevel Distributary at Coleshill on 20 May 2004.

Across 25 measured pike, the median measured length was 53 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Cole.

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Most recent observation20 May 2014Fresden Farm · 3 fish
Largest measured pike
76.8 cm
Median length
53 cm
Fish measured
25
Survey locations
6

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
76.8 cm20 May 2004LowLevel Distributary at Coleshill83596
69.2 cm17 May 2004Fresden Farm83583
65.6 cm20 May 2004Mill Channel83592
63.3 cm20 May 2004Mill Channel83592
60.3 cm20 May 2014Fresden Farm140800
60.3 cm17 May 2004Fresden Farm83583
59.3 cm20 May 2004LowLevel Distributary at Coleshill83596
57.6 cm17 May 2004Fresden Farm83583
57.1 cm18 May 2004Downstream of ford at Coleshill83598
55.8 cm24 Jun 2008New Channel Coleshill111685

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
Fresden Farm17 May 200420 May 20142
Downstream of ford at Coleshill18 May 200426 Jun 20082
New Channel Coleshill24 Jun 200824 Jun 20081
800m downstream of Coleshill Bridge18 May 200424 Jun 20082
Mill Channel20 May 200420 May 20041
LowLevel Distributary at Coleshill20 May 200420 May 20041

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

2004–2014

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 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
24.4 cm
Lower quarter
43.9 cm
Median
53 cm
Upper quarter
59.3 cm
Largest
76.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cole

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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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