Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River R.Bain

Largest measured pike: 91.6 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Bain was 91.6 cm, recorded at Coningsby Airfield on 14 August 1998.

Across 381 measured pike, the median measured length was 37.9 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 R.Bain.

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Most recent observation14 June 2023Thornton Lock · 9 fish

Largest measured pike: 91.6 cm
Median length: 37.9 cm
Fish measured: 381
Survey locations: 15

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
91.6 cm	14 Aug 1998	Coningsby Airfield	53425
81.3 cm	14 Aug 1998	Coningsby Airfield	53425
80.7 cm	10 May 1988	Market Stainton Bridge	53174
76.4 cm	5 Nov 1991	The Pingle	53246
75.2 cm	5 Nov 1991	The Pingle	53246
73.5 cm	21 Oct 1985	Market Stainton Bridge	53075
73.4 cm	5 Nov 1991	The Pingle	53246
70.3 cm	5 Apr 1988	Tumby Lawn	53183
69.7 cm	5 Nov 1991	The Pingle	53246
69.3 cm	13 May 1994	Tumby Lawn	53326

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
Thornton Lock	30 Mar 1988	14 Jun 2023	7
Dalderby	6 Apr 1988	13 Jun 2023	9
Grimblethorpe	8 Oct 2014	8 Oct 2014	1
Donington On Bain Bridge	11 Sept 1985	21 May 2008	6
Shearmans Wath	17 Oct 1985	19 May 2008	6
Coningsby Airfield	20 Nov 1985	14 Aug 1998	4
Harveys Bridge	20 Aug 1985	13 May 1997	4
Tumby Lawn	5 Apr 1988	8 May 1997	4
Kirkby On Bain	28 Mar 1988	8 May 1997	3
Horncastle Town	7 Apr 1988	2 May 1997	2
Hemingby Road Bridge	3 Oct 1985	1 May 1997	4
Market Stainton Bridge	21 Oct 1985	29 Apr 1997	4
Market Bridge (Roman Road)	10 Sept 1985	29 Mar 1994	3
The Pingle	5 Nov 1991	5 Nov 1991	1
Swimming Pool Horncastle	28 Apr 1988	28 Apr 1988	1

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

1985–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

785

086

087

1388

089

090

291

092

093

1194

095

096

997

198

099

000

001

002

003

004

405

006

007

208

009

010

211

012

113

314

015

016

217

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022

223

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 381 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.1 cm
Lower quarter: 22.4 cm
Median: 37.9 cm
Upper quarter: 51.5 cm
Largest: 91.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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