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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Rmc

Largest measured pike: 120 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rmc was 120 cm, recorded at Appledore on 13 April 2010.

Across 169 measured pike, the median measured length was 32.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 pike. The median was 1 lb 2.1 oz (0.512 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 6.1 oz (2.44 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 Rmc.

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Most recent observation14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
120 cm
Median length
32.9 cm
Fish measured
169
Survey locations
11

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
120 cm13 Apr 2010Appledore124045
99 cm23 Sept 2004Aldergate Bridge83138
92.2 cm2 Jun 2006Ham Street103148
80.5 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
72.3 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
71 cm8 Apr 2010Bilsington124226
68.5 cm24 Jun 2003Stonebridge76737
63.5 cm6 Apr 2010Ham Street124236
62 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
61.7 cm8 Apr 2010Bilsington124226

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
Appledore Seine Netting9 May 200914 May 20245
Bilsington Seine Netting8 Apr 20152 May 20242
Stonebridge Seine Netting1 Apr 20151 May 20243
Aldergate Bridge Seine Netting10 Apr 201510 Apr 20151
Ham Street Seine Netting5 May 20092 Apr 20153
Ham Street6 Sept 20055 May 20127
Bilsington11 Aug 200210 Apr 20127
Appledore15 Aug 20054 Apr 20127
Stonebridge24 Jun 20033 Apr 20126
Aldergate Bridge4 Apr 200415 May 20096
Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence29 Sept 200529 Sept 20051

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

2002–2024

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 169 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.1 cm
Lower quarter
24 cm
Median
32.9 cm
Upper quarter
44 cm
Largest
120 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
13.4 oz (0.38 kg)
Lower quarter
1 lb 1 oz (0.483 kg)
Median
1 lb 2.1 oz (0.512 kg)
Upper quarter
2 lb 2 oz (0.964 kg)
Heaviest
5 lb 6.1 oz (2.44 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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