Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured pike: 89.9 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 89.9 cm, recorded at Michelham Priory on 20 September 2002.

Across 217 measured pike, the median measured length was 22.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 78 pike. The median was 2.6 oz (0.073 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 10 lb 7.6 oz (4.75 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation8 November 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 89.9 cm
Median length: 22.8 cm
Fish measured: 217
Survey locations: 9

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
89.9 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
86.7 cm	1 Oct 2015	Sherman Bridge	146903
86.4 cm	28 Oct 2010	Sherman Bridge	125042
83 cm	15 Sept 2004	Sherman Bridge	82219
82 cm	15 Sept 2003	Sherman Bridge	77108
81.7 cm	15 Sept 2004	Sherman Bridge	82219
80.5 cm	15 Sept 2003	Sherman Bridge	77108
79 cm	11 Sept 2024	Sherman Bridge	167160
73.4 cm	26 Jul 2007	Sherman Bridge	107517
70 cm	16 Sept 2008	Sherman Bridge	114788

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
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream	8 Nov 2024	8 Nov 2024	1
Sherman Bridge	14 Oct 1999	11 Sept 2024	12
Upstream Tumblers Gate	27 Aug 2021	27 Aug 2021	1
Long Bridge	10 Sept 2008	24 Sept 2018	6
Sessingham Farm	20 Sept 2007	20 Sept 2018	7
Michelham Priory	12 Oct 1999	19 Sept 2018	10
Mill Bridge	10 Sept 2013	10 Sept 2013	1
Arlington Intake	20 Jul 2000	22 Sept 2006	3
Boship Bridge	11 Oct 1999	11 Oct 1999	1

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

1999–2024

Survey records by year

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

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100

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202

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104

205

306

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409

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212

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418

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121

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 217 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.6 cm
Lower quarter: 15.6 cm
Median: 22.8 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 89.9 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 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

Recorded weights were available for 78 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.9 oz (0.026 kg)
Median: 2.6 oz (0.073 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 3.5 oz (1.01 kg)
Heaviest: 10 lb 7.6 oz (4.75 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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