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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Main Culm

Largest measured pike: 77 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Culm was 77 cm, recorded at Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* on 17 October 2001.

Across 16 measured pike, the median measured length was 22.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 pike. The median was 3 oz (0.086 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8 lb 6 oz (3.8 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 Main Culm.

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Most recent observation10 September 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* · 3 fish
Largest measured pike
77 cm
Median length
22.7 cm
Fish measured
16
Survey locations
2

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
77 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
57.5 cm18 Sept 2008Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*114545
44 cm16 Oct 2007Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*108605
41.4 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
39 cm16 Oct 2007Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*108605
27.6 cm3 Oct 2003Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*77453
27.6 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
23.6 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
21.8 cm3 Oct 2003Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*77453
21.5 cm8 Oct 2003Coldharbour Leat (CFTe)*77761

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*17 Oct 200110 Sept 20096
Coldharbour Leat (CFTe)*8 Oct 200325 Sept 20082

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

2001–2009

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15.7 cm
Lower quarter
20 cm
Median
22.7 cm
Upper quarter
39.6 cm
Largest
77 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.9 oz (0.025 kg)
Lower quarter
2.1 oz (0.0592 kg)
Median
3 oz (0.086 kg)
Upper quarter
15.3 oz (0.4332 kg)
Heaviest
8 lb 6 oz (3.8 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

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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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