Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Darent

Largest measured pike: 86.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Darent was 86.3 cm, recorded at Lullingstone on 22 May 2013.

Across 405 measured pike, the median measured length was 30.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 23 pike. The median was 9.3 oz (0.264 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 10.7 oz (3.03 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 Darent.

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Most recent observation22 July 2026Twitton Brook · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 86.3 cm
Median length: 30.2 cm
Fish measured: 405
Survey locations: 8

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
86.3 cm	22 May 2013	Lullingstone	136107
83 cm	17 May 2017	Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve	150436
80.5 cm	15 Apr 2015	Horton Kirby	144603
79.8 cm	19 Apr 2022	Horton Kirby	160907
77.2 cm	2 May 2019	Hawley Hall	154485
76.8 cm	3 Oct 2013	Twitton Brook	139101
76.5 cm	5 May 2022	Twitton Brook	160933
74.5 cm	14 Apr 2015	Lullingstone	144604
74 cm	14 Jul 2008	Twitton Brook	114357
73 cm	13 May 2015	Twitton Brook	144691

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
Twitton Brook	26 Aug 2003	22 Jul 2026	15
Hawley Hall	1 Jun 2011	1 Jul 2026	8
Preston Farm	4 Sept 2002	11 Jun 2026	13
Lullingstone	28 Aug 2009	10 Jun 2026	10
Horton Kirby	13 Jun 2001	14 May 2026	19
Dartford Park	5 Aug 2002	4 Jun 2024	9
Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve	5 Aug 2009	22 May 2024	9
Acacia Hall	1 Sept 2003	28 Aug 2009	7

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

2001–2026

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 405 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3 cm
Lower quarter: 19.7 cm
Median: 30.2 cm
Upper quarter: 47.7 cm
Largest: 86.3 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 23 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.6 oz (0.018 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.7 oz (0.049 kg)
Median: 9.3 oz (0.264 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 5.1 oz (0.598 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 10.7 oz (3.03 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

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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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