Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Gowy

Largest measured pike: 66 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Gowy was 66 cm, recorded at Gwgo25 on 12 May 2026.

Across 12 measured pike, the median measured length was 47.9 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 Gowy.

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Most recent observation12 May 2026Gwgo25 · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 66 cm
Median length: 47.9 cm
Fish measured: 12
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
66 cm	12 May 2026	Gwgo25	182318
58.4 cm	3 May 2007	Gwgo25	105306
55 cm	2 May 2007	Gwgo20	105305
51 cm	27 Apr 2005	Gwgo25	84477
49.6 cm	16 May 2008	Gwgo25	111515
48.9 cm	2 Jun 2010	Gwgo20	122519
46.8 cm	26 Apr 2006	Gwgo25	90736
35.2 cm	25 Apr 2002	Gwgo25	53534
33.9 cm	3 May 2007	Gwgo25	105306
33.5 cm	3 May 2007	Gwgo25	105306

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
Gwgo25	25 Apr 2002	12 May 2026	6
Gwgo20	2 May 2007	2 Jun 2010	2
Gwgo05	12 May 2008	12 May 2008	1

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

2002–2026

Survey records by year

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

102

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105

106

207

208

009

110

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012

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025

126

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26.5 cm
Lower quarter: 33.8 cm
Median: 47.9 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 66 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.

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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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