Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Pagham Rife

Largest measured pike: 70.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pagham Rife was 70.3 cm, recorded at Pagham Rife sq on 31 July 2015.

Across 8 measured pike, the median measured length was 34.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 6.7 oz (0.1905 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.8 oz (0.192 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 Pagham Rife.

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Most recent observation19 August 2024Pagham Rife sq · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 70.3 cm
Median length: 34.8 cm
Fish measured: 8
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
70.3 cm	31 Jul 2015	Pagham Rife sq	145746
60.3 cm	31 Jul 2015	Pagham Rife sq	145746
47.8 cm	19 Aug 2024	Sefter Farm Footbridge	166430
39.8 cm	21 Sept 2012	Pagham Rife sq	133893
29.8 cm	3 Sept 2007	Pagham Rife sq	106558
29.2 cm	3 Sept 2007	Pagham Rife sq	106558
21.2 cm	21 Sept 2012	Pagham Rife sq	133893
19 cm	19 Aug 2024	Pagham Rife sq	166431

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
Sefter Farm Footbridge	19 Aug 2024	19 Aug 2024	1
Pagham Rife sq	3 Sept 2007	19 Aug 2024	4

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

2007–2024

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 19 cm
Lower quarter: 27.2 cm
Median: 34.8 cm
Upper quarter: 50.9 cm
Largest: 70.3 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 6.7 oz (0.189 kg)
Lower quarter: 6.7 oz (0.1898 kg)
Median: 6.7 oz (0.1905 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.7 oz (0.1912 kg)
Heaviest: 6.8 oz (0.192 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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