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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Don

Largest measured pike: 90.9 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Don was 90.9 cm, recorded at Thorpe Marsh (Tidal) on 16 August 2017.

Across 217 measured pike, the median measured length was 57.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 14 lb 1.8 oz (6.4 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 Don.

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Most recent observation4 August 2025Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003 · 12 fish
Largest measured pike
90.9 cm
Median length
57.3 cm
Fish measured
217
Survey locations
18

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
90.9 cm16 Aug 2017Thorpe Marsh (Tidal)151314
85.8 cm4 Jul 2005Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/00387836
82 cm14 Jul 2016Kilnhurst Bridge148533
80 cm16 Aug 2017Thorpe Marsh (Tidal)151314
78 cm26 Jul 2001Below Sprotborough Weir DON/CO/TEMP/00220361
77.5 cm4 Aug 2025Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003177761
77 cm4 Jul 2005Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/00387836
76.5 cm4 Jul 2017Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003150765
75.6 cm24 Jul 2024Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003165842
75 cm4 Jul 2017Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003150765

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
Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/0036 Dec 19904 Aug 202519
Kilnhurst Bridge20 May 198231 Jul 202510
Blackburn Meadows d/s weir DON/CO/TEMP/00127 Jul 200125 Jul 202414
Thorpe Marsh (Tidal)30 Jun 201116 Aug 20172
Hexthorpe25 Jul 20062 Aug 20173
Below Sprotborough Weir DON/CO/TEMP/00226 Jul 20013 Jul 201711
Blonk Street, sheffield21 Aug 20132 Oct 20142
Firth Rixon8 Jul 20138 Jul 20131
Kelham Island Museum2 Aug 20122 Aug 20121
Effingham Street, sheffield29 Jul 201229 Jul 20121
Dearne Valley Leisure Centre27 Jun 200529 Jul 20083
Conisborough17 Sept 200715 Jul 20082
Upstream Aldwarke Weir17 Oct 200517 Oct 20051
Tesco Weir - Masbrough, Rotherham23 Jun 200523 Jun 20051
Marsh Street P/S, Rotherham27 Oct 199327 Oct 19931
Below Aldwarke Weir26 Oct 199326 Oct 19931
Thorpe Marsh PS31 Aug 199331 Aug 19931
Stainforth17 Oct 198431 Aug 19933

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

1982–2025

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 217 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.1 cm
Lower quarter
45 cm
Median
57.3 cm
Upper quarter
64.5 cm
Largest
90.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
14 lb 1.8 oz (6.4 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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