Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Gadder

Largest measured pike: 35.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Gadder was 35.3 cm, recorded at Ferry Farm on 14 January 1993.

Across 15 measured pike, the median measured length was 21.5 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 Gadder.

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Most recent observation2 May 2024DS Gooderstone · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 35.3 cm
Median length: 21.5 cm
Fish measured: 15
Survey locations: 2

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
35.3 cm	14 Jan 1993	Ferry Farm	30212
34.3 cm	2 May 2024	DS Gooderstone	165463
33.8 cm	14 Jan 1993	Ferry Farm	30212
32.8 cm	14 Jan 1993	Ferry Farm	30212
32.3 cm	14 Jan 1993	Ferry Farm	30212
22.3 cm	14 Jan 1993	Ferry Farm	30212
22.1 cm	11 Mar 2015	DS Gooderstone	144452
21.5 cm	9 Feb 2000	Ferry Farm	30183
19.3 cm	11 Mar 2015	DS Gooderstone	144452
18.5 cm	6 Oct 2005	DS Gooderstone	87513

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
DS Gooderstone	6 Oct 2005	2 May 2024	3
Ferry Farm	14 Jan 1993	9 Feb 2000	2

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

1993–2024

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13 cm
Lower quarter: 18.2 cm
Median: 21.5 cm
Upper quarter: 32.6 cm
Largest: 35.3 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Gadder

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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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