Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Crane

Largest measured pike: 51.8 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Crane was 51.8 cm, recorded at Hounslow Heath on 14 September 2022.

Across 11 measured pike, the median measured length was 31 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 Crane.

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Most recent observation14 September 2022Hounslow Heath · 3 fish

Largest measured pike: 51.8 cm
Median length: 31 cm
Fish measured: 11
Survey locations: 2

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
51.8 cm	14 Sept 2022	Hounslow Heath	161982
45.4 cm	14 Sept 2022	Hounslow Heath	161982
33.2 cm	29 Oct 2018	Marsh Farm	154033
32.5 cm	13 Sept 2016	Hounslow Heath	149706
31.2 cm	13 Sept 2016	Hounslow Heath	149706
31 cm	13 Sept 2016	Hounslow Heath	149706
29.6 cm	13 Sept 2016	Hounslow Heath	149706
29.1 cm	13 Sept 2016	Hounslow Heath	149706
26.7 cm	11 Sept 2013	Hounslow Heath	138644
24.3 cm	14 Sept 2022	Hounslow Heath	161982

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
Hounslow Heath	12 Aug 2012	14 Sept 2022	4
Marsh Farm	29 Oct 2018	29 Oct 2018	1

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

2012–2022

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 22.2 cm
Lower quarter: 27.9 cm
Median: 31 cm
Upper quarter: 32.9 cm
Largest: 51.8 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Crane

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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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