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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Hull eel surveys

Largest measured pike: 83 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull eel surveys was 83 cm, recorded at Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence on 13 July 2011.

Across 135 measured pike, the median measured length was 21 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 Hull eel surveys.

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Driffield Navigational canal at Brigham · 7 fish
Largest measured pike
83 cm
Median length
21 cm
Fish measured
135
Survey locations
11

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
83 cm13 Jul 2011Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence127079
77.3 cm11 Jun 2013Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence136376
72.8 cm8 Jun 2015Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence144849
69.4 cm11 Jun 2013Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence136376
67.9 cm11 Jun 2013Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence136376
66.5 cm13 Jul 2011Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence127079
63.1 cm11 Jun 2013Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence136376
63 cm13 Jul 2011Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence127079
62.8 cm11 Jun 2025Driffield Navigational canal at Brigham176813
62 cm6 Jun 2013Great Culvert136392

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding pike
Driffield Navigational canal at Brigham10 Jun 201311 Jun 20255
Watton beck at Bridge House Farm5 Jun 20194 Jun 20253
Arram beck5 Jun 20234 Jun 20252
Major Bridge, river Foulness9 Jun 201513 Jun 20232
Beverley and Barmston Drain at Clough Road Hull5 Jun 20134 Jun 20194
Mires beck at Beckside Farm4 Jul 20149 Jun 20172
Scurf dike at R.Hull confluence13 Jul 20118 Jun 20153
Mires beck at Sands bridge22 Oct 201422 Oct 20141
Great Culvert6 Jun 20136 Jun 20131
Old Howe drain at N.Frodingham26 Sept 201126 Sept 20111
Great Delph drain near Laxton10 Jun 201110 Jun 20111

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

2011–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 135 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.9 cm
Lower quarter
13.2 cm
Median
21 cm
Upper quarter
33.4 cm
Largest
83 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hull eel surveys

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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