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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Main Somerset Frome

Largest measured pike: 79.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Somerset Frome was 79.5 cm, recorded at Tellisford, Depleted Reach on 24 August 2007.

Across 115 measured pike, the median measured length was 46.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 36 pike. The median was 1 lb 13.8 oz (0.8445 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 3.6 oz (2.37 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 Somerset Frome.

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Most recent observation22 September 2025Tellisford, Depleted Reach · 5 fish
Largest measured pike
79.5 cm
Median length
46.5 cm
Fish measured
115
Survey locations
9

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
79.5 cm24 Aug 2007Tellisford, Depleted Reach106777
76.4 cm29 Sept 2010Downstream Scutts Bridge (Te)124055
73.5 cm16 May 2006Tellisford, Depleted Reach90809
72 cm10 Aug 2010Creamery (Te)123368
70.4 cm17 Aug 2016Snarlton Farm (Te)148954
67.5 cm27 Aug 2003Downstream Scutts Bridge (Te)76928
66 cm5 Oct 2007Blatchbridge (Te)107316
65.7 cm10 Aug 2010Creamery (Te)123368
64.7 cm29 Sept 2010Downstream Scutts Bridge (Te)124055
64.5 cm22 Sept 2025Tellisford, Depleted Reach178914

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
Tellisford, Depleted Reach16 May 200622 Sept 20254
Tellisford (Te06)25 Sept 200729 Aug 20193
Blatchbridge (Te)26 Aug 200324 Jul 20199
Welshmill5 Oct 20175 Oct 20171
Vernal Lodge2 Aug 20172 Aug 20171
Snarlton Farm (Te)7 Sept 200617 Aug 20163
Longhouse Farm10 Aug 201610 Aug 20161
Downstream Scutts Bridge (Te)27 Aug 200318 Sept 20136
Creamery (Te)10 Aug 201018 Sept 20132

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

2003–2025

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 115 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.7 cm
Lower quarter
34.6 cm
Median
46.5 cm
Upper quarter
54.6 cm
Largest
79.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 36 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1.7 oz (0.048 kg)
Lower quarter
1 lb 2.8 oz (0.533 kg)
Median
1 lb 13.8 oz (0.8445 kg)
Upper quarter
2 lb 13.7 oz (1.3 kg)
Heaviest
5 lb 3.6 oz (2.37 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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