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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

Largest measured pike: 86.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys was 86.7 cm, recorded at Selby Dam at Meadway on 14 June 2016.

Across 38 measured pike, the median measured length was 27.4 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 Ouse/Ure eel surveys.

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Most recent observation15 June 2026Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge · 5 fish
Largest measured pike
86.7 cm
Median length
27.4 cm
Fish measured
38
Survey locations
4

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
86.7 cm14 Jun 2016Selby Dam at Meadway148232
84.2 cm17 Jul 2012Selby Dam at Meadway134760
76.7 cm17 Jul 2012Selby Dam at Meadway134760
63.6 cm17 Jul 2012Selby Dam at Meadway134760
59.2 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge165426
59 cm4 Jun 2014Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge141570
57.1 cm4 Jun 2014Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge141570
53.8 cm4 Jun 2014Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge141570
52.8 cm14 Jun 2016Selby Dam at Meadway148232
52 cm10 Jun 2024Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge165179

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
Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge4 Jun 201415 Jun 20265
River Kyle Youlton Lodge1 Jul 20241 Jun 20262
Selby Dam at Meadway17 Jul 201214 Jun 20163
Stillingfleet eel survey4 Jun 20144 Jun 20141

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

2012–2026

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 38 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.6 cm
Lower quarter
23 cm
Median
27.4 cm
Upper quarter
51.3 cm
Largest
86.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ouse/Ure 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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