Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Ems

Largest measured pike: 60 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ems was 60 cm, recorded at Westbourne sq on 13 August 2007.

Across 6 measured pike, the median measured length was 39.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 2 lb 1.3 oz (0.945 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 11.3 oz (1.68 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 Ems.

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Most recent observation12 August 2021Deep Springs · 3 fish

Largest measured pike: 60 cm
Median length: 39.8 cm
Fish measured: 6
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
60 cm	13 Aug 2007	Westbourne sq	106454
53.3 cm	8 May 2013	Brook Meadow	136008
48 cm	12 Aug 2021	Deep Springs	160092
31.5 cm	13 Aug 2007	Westbourne sq	106454
29.3 cm	12 Aug 2021	Deep Springs	160092
28.2 cm	12 Aug 2021	Deep Springs	160092

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
Deep Springs	12 Aug 2021	12 Aug 2021	1
Brook Meadow	8 May 2013	8 May 2013	1
Westbourne sq	13 Aug 2007	13 Aug 2007	1

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

2007–2021

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 28.2 cm
Lower quarter: 29.9 cm
Median: 39.8 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 60 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 7.4 oz (0.21 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 4.4 oz (0.5775 kg)
Median: 2 lb 1.3 oz (0.945 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 14.3 oz (1.31 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 11.3 oz (1.68 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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