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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Dun

Largest measured pike: 70 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dun was 70 cm, recorded at Freemans Marsh on 27 March 2007.

Across 22 measured pike, the median measured length was 35 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 Dun.

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Most recent observation16 October 2025Beat 9 - Eel · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
70 cm
Median length
35 cm
Fish measured
22
Survey locations
3

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
70 cm27 Mar 2007Freemans Marsh104912
54.4 cm27 Mar 2007Freemans Marsh104912
49.3 cm15 Oct 2024Beat 9 - Eel167915
48.9 cm26 Aug 2010Freemans Marsh- DS gauging weir125275
45.3 cm27 Mar 2007Freemans Marsh104912
39.2 cm16 Oct 2025Beat 9 - Eel179915
38.8 cm15 Oct 2024Beat 9 - Eel167915
35.7 cm22 Mar 2006Freemans Marsh90430
35.5 cm22 Mar 2006Freemans Marsh90430
35.3 cm22 Mar 2006Freemans Marsh90430

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
Beat 9 - Eel17 Oct 202316 Oct 20253
Freemans Marsh- DS gauging weir26 Aug 201026 Aug 20101
Freemans Marsh22 Mar 200627 Mar 20072

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

2006–2025

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14 cm
Lower quarter
19.4 cm
Median
35.1 cm
Upper quarter
39.1 cm
Largest
70 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dun

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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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