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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River R.Ouse tributaries

Largest measured pike: 59.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Ouse tributaries was 59.2 cm, recorded at River Kyle Youlton Lodge on 1 July 2024.

Across 6 measured pike, the median measured length was 29.6 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.Ouse tributaries.

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Most recent observation1 July 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge · 3 fish
Largest measured pike
59.2 cm
Median length
29.6 cm
Fish measured
6
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
59.2 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
38 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
29.6 cm14 Jun 2007The Foss at Scagglethorpe Bridge105570
29.5 cm18 Jun 2010River Kyle at US New Park Beck125747
23 cm1 Jul 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge168740
20.5 cm26 Jun 2013The Foss at Scagglethorpe Bridge136780

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
River Kyle Youlton Lodge1 Jul 20241 Jul 20241
The Foss at Scagglethorpe Bridge14 Jun 200726 Jun 20132
River Kyle at US New Park Beck18 Jun 201018 Jun 20101

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.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20.5 cm
Lower quarter
24.6 cm
Median
29.6 cm
Upper quarter
35.9 cm
Largest
59.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River R.Ouse tributaries

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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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