Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Exminster Marsh

Largest measured pike: 35 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Exminster Marsh was 35 cm, recorded at Main Ditch at Swan's Nest Lane (CFse)* on 25 September 1996.

Across 24 measured pike, the median measured length was 15.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 pike. The median was 0.8 oz (0.024 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 10.2 oz (0.29 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 Exminster Marsh.

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Most recent observation25 September 1996Main Ditch at Turf (CFse)* · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 35 cm
Median length: 15.2 cm
Fish measured: 24
Survey locations: 5

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
35 cm	25 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Swan's Nest Lane (CFse)*	73902
18.6 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
18.4 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
18.3 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
17.9 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
17.2 cm	25 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Turf (CFse)*	73928
16.1 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Downstream Motorway (CFse)*	73919
16.1 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
15.7 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	73918
15.6 cm	24 Sept 1996	Main Ditch at Downstream Motorway (CFse)*	73919

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding pike
Main Ditch at Turf (CFse)*	25 Sept 1996	25 Sept 1996	1
Main Ditch at Swan's Nest Lane (CFse)*	25 Sept 1996	25 Sept 1996	1
Black Gulf Dyke - Turf (CFse)*	25 Sept 1996	25 Sept 1996	1
Main Ditch at Lime Kilns (CFse)*	24 Sept 1996	24 Sept 1996	1
Main Ditch at Downstream Motorway (CFse)*	24 Sept 1996	24 Sept 1996	1

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

1996–1996

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

596

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.1 cm
Lower quarter: 14 cm
Median: 15.3 cm
Upper quarter: 16.4 cm
Largest: 35 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.7 oz (0.021 kg)
Median: 0.8 oz (0.024 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Heaviest: 10.2 oz (0.29 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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