Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Glem

Largest measured pike: 81.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glem was 81.3 cm, recorded at Martins Nest Bridge A on 8 May 1991.

Across 412 measured pike, the median measured length was 41.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 3 lb 7.3 oz (1.57 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 0.5 oz (2.74 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 Glem.

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Most recent observation14 June 2024Boxted Hall · 5 fish

Largest measured pike: 81.3 cm
Median length: 41.5 cm
Fish measured: 412
Survey locations: 7

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
81.3 cm	8 May 1991	Martins Nest Bridge A	13849
77 cm	8 May 1991	Martins Nest Bridge A	13849
75.6 cm	15 Jun 2006	Boxted Hall	100283
75 cm	16 May 2000	Martins Nest Bridge A	15507
71.5 cm	17 May 1994	Parsonage Farm	13857
70.3 cm	15 Jun 2006	Boxted Hall	100283
70 cm	19 Jun 1997	Boxted Hall	13867
69.2 cm	28 Jun 2012	Boxted Hall	132737
69 cm	19 Jun 1997	Boxted Hall	13867
69 cm	18 May 1994	Mill Farm Glemsford	13858

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
Boxted Hall	25 May 1994	14 Jun 2024	7
Martins Nest Bridge A	14 Sept 1981	5 Jul 2012	9
Moorhouse Farm	20 Jun 2000	16 Jun 2006	2
Lodge Farm Ford	21 Jun 2000	13 Jun 2006	2
Scotchford Bridge	28 May 1985	8 Jun 2006	6
Mill Farm Glemsford	26 Feb 1985	7 Jun 2006	7
Parsonage Farm	27 Feb 1985	6 Jun 2000	6

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

1981–2024

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 412 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.6 cm
Lower quarter: 28.9 cm
Median: 41.6 cm
Upper quarter: 51.9 cm
Largest: 81.3 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

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500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 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: 14.2 oz (0.402 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 2.8 oz (0.9852 kg)
Median: 3 lb 7.3 oz (1.57 kg)
Upper quarter: 4 lb 11.9 oz (2.15 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 0.5 oz (2.74 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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