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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Itchen

Largest measured pike: 83.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Itchen was 83.2 cm, recorded at Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream on 19 September 2002.

Across 141 measured pike, the median measured length was 39.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 43 pike. The median was 1 lb 7.2 oz (0.659 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12 lb 8.6 oz (5.69 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 Itchen.

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Most recent observation29 August 2025Bishopstoke Barge · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
83.2 cm
Median length
39.5 cm
Fish measured
141
Survey locations
23

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
83.2 cm19 Sept 2002Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream55079
82 cm31 Aug 2004Bishopstoke Barge82112
77.7 cm19 Sept 2002Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream55079
76.3 cm27 Oct 2003Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream77999
74.8 cm27 Oct 2003Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream77999
73.7 cm19 Sept 2002Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream55079
71.1 cm16 Oct 2018Abbots Worthy, d/s M3153924
70.1 cm10 Oct 2007Abbott's Barton, Five Hatches117002
67.5 cm14 Aug 2009Bishopstoke Barge120353
67.5 cm14 Aug 2009Bishopstoke Barge120353

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
Bishopstoke Barge31 Aug 200429 Aug 202513
Lower Itchen Fishery - Hut Run10 Sept 202410 Sept 20241
Shawford Park6 Oct 200822 Sept 20237
Lower Bishopstoke Fishery5 Sept 20235 Sept 20231
Brambridge10 Sept 202110 Sept 20211
Toby Carvery Bishopstoke2 Sept 20212 Sept 20211
Mansbridge16 Sept 201916 Sept 20191
Abbots Worthy, d/s M316 Oct 201816 Oct 20181
Wolvesey Lodge27 Aug 20088 Sept 20112
Segar's Farm28 Oct 200928 Oct 20091
St Cross Carrier18 Sept 200918 Sept 20091
Swimming Pool, Winchester18 Aug 200918 Aug 20091
Fallodon Stream17 Aug 200917 Aug 20091
Abbott's Barton, Five Hatches10 Oct 200710 Oct 20071
Bishopstoke Lock5 Sept 200219 Sept 20053
Lower Itchen Fishery - Allington Stream19 Sept 20027 Sept 20043
Railway27 Oct 200327 Oct 20031
Shawford, downtream of Norris's Bridge24 Sept 200224 Sept 20021
The Willow18 Sept 200218 Sept 20021
College, Winchester16 Sept 200216 Sept 20021
Blackbridge2 Sept 20022 Sept 20021
Rickety19 Sept 200114 Aug 20022
Coneger Lock14 Aug 200214 Aug 20021

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

2001–2025

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 141 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.6 cm
Lower quarter
27.5 cm
Median
39.5 cm
Upper quarter
56 cm
Largest
83.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 43 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1 oz (0.028 kg)
Lower quarter
14.2 oz (0.4035 kg)
Median
1 lb 7.2 oz (0.659 kg)
Upper quarter
4 lb 11.7 oz (2.15 kg)
Heaviest
12 lb 8.6 oz (5.69 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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