Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Loddon

Largest measured pike: 93.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Loddon was 93.5 cm, recorded at Stratfield Saye on 15 October 2013.

Across 155 measured pike, the median measured length was 36.5 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 Loddon.

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Most recent observation1 May 2025Twyford RH channel Downstream · 3 fish

Largest measured pike: 93.5 cm
Median length: 36.5 cm
Fish measured: 155
Survey locations: 14

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
93.5 cm	15 Oct 2013	Stratfield Saye	139600
92 cm	15 Oct 2002	Lilly Mill	65422
91.1 cm	17 Apr 2002	Lower Stanford End	50901
87.1 cm	15 Oct 2002	Lilly Mill	65422
85.4 cm	26 Apr 2006	Lower Stanford End	90829
84 cm	25 Apr 2008	Sheepbridge	110839
82 cm	2 May 2006	Sheepbridge	99690
80.9 cm	8 May 2007	Sheepbridge	105277
79.8 cm	2 May 2013	Twyford LH Channel	135937
79.3 cm	13 May 2004	Twyford RH Channel	79849

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
Twyford RH channel Downstream	25 Apr 2019	1 May 2025	3
Twyford LH Channel	11 Dec 1991	28 Apr 2022	13
Stratfield Saye	15 Oct 2013	12 Oct 2016	2
Sheepbridge	2 May 2006	7 Apr 2016	5
Lower Stanford End	17 Apr 2002	5 Apr 2016	11
Lilly Mill	8 Nov 2001	15 Oct 2013	4
Twyford RH Channel	6 Dec 1991	14 Apr 2010	8
Upper Stanford End	20 May 2004	21 May 2004	2
Whistley Mill	18 Apr 2002	15 Apr 2003	2
Sindlesham Back Stream	16 May 1992	16 May 1992	1
Sindlesham Mill	9 Jan 1992	9 Jan 1992	1
Dinton Pastures	7 Jan 1992	7 Jan 1992	1
Priory Farm, Swallowfield	22 May 1991	22 May 1991	1
Stanford End	23 Apr 1991	23 Apr 1991	1

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

1991–2025

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 155 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 14.3 cm
Lower quarter: 24.3 cm
Median: 36.5 cm
Upper quarter: 61 cm
Largest: 93.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 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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