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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Oxfordshire Ray

Largest measured pike: 60.9 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Oxfordshire Ray was 60.9 cm, recorded at Old River Ray - Oddington on 21 March 2007.

Across 23 measured pike, the median measured length was 20 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 Oxfordshire Ray.

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Most recent observation9 April 2026New River Ray - Oddington · 3 fish
Largest measured pike
60.9 cm
Median length
20 cm
Fish measured
23
Survey locations
3

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
60.9 cm21 Mar 2007Old River Ray - Oddington104950
56.8 cm20 Nov 2003Islip78691
53.7 cm21 Mar 2007Old River Ray - Oddington104950
53.7 cm21 Mar 2007Old River Ray - Oddington104950
51.6 cm20 Nov 2003New River Ray - Oddington78686
46.5 cm20 Nov 2003Islip78691
34.9 cm21 Mar 2007Old River Ray - Oddington104950
32.7 cm7 Apr 2014New River Ray - Oddington140633
30.7 cm20 Nov 2003Islip78691
23.4 cm9 Apr 2026New River Ray - Oddington180913

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
New River Ray - Oddington20 Nov 20039 Apr 20263
Old River Ray - Oddington21 Mar 200721 Mar 20071
Islip20 Nov 200320 Nov 20031

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

2003–2026

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 23 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15.1 cm
Lower quarter
18 cm
Median
20 cm
Upper quarter
40.7 cm
Largest
60.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Oxfordshire Ray

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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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