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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Dove

Largest measured pike: 83.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dove was 83.2 cm, recorded at Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge on 15 June 1989.

Across 250 measured pike, the median measured length was 27.1 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 Dove.

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Most recent observation7 May 2024Downstream Oakley Weir · 4 fish
Largest measured pike
83.2 cm
Median length
27.1 cm
Fish measured
250
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
83.2 cm15 Jun 1989Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge17117
83 cm15 May 1996Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye17126
81 cm29 Jul 1993Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye17119
78.2 cm15 Jun 1989Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge17117
78 cm29 Jul 1993Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye17119
75 cm29 Jul 1993Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye17119
73.5 cm16 Jun 1989Downstream Oakley Weir17115
73 cm29 Jul 1993Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye17119
69.3 cm14 Jul 1993Downstream Oakley Weir17122
69 cm14 Jul 1993Downstream Oakley Weir17122

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
Downstream Oakley Weir16 Jun 19897 May 20248
Upstream Abbey Bridge Eye6 Jun 198924 Jul 20125
Downstream Hoxne Red Bridge15 Jun 198921 Apr 20064
Upstream Red Bridge16 Jun 198920 Apr 20064
Oakley Park7 Jun 198918 Apr 20065
Brome Hall Farm13 Jun 198920 Jul 19994

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

1989–2024

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 250 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.8 cm
Lower quarter
20 cm
Median
27.1 cm
Upper quarter
45.7 cm
Largest
83.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dove

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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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