Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Sence

Largest measured pike: 78.6 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 78.6 cm, recorded at Ratcliffe Culey on 21 June 2006.

Across 19 measured pike, the median measured length was 37.4 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation2 August 2018Sheepy Magna · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 78.6 cm
Median length: 37.4 cm
Fish measured: 19
Survey locations: 4

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
78.6 cm	21 Jun 2006	Ratcliffe Culey	99881
64.1 cm	4 Sept 2012	Ratcliffe Culey	133337
55 cm	4 Sept 2012	Ratcliffe Culey	133337
49.8 cm	17 Apr 1996	Harris Bridge	5105
48.7 cm	2 Aug 2018	Sheepy Magna	153116
45.3 cm	17 Apr 1996	Harris Bridge	5105
45.1 cm	13 Oct 1992	Ratcliffe Culey	4875
45 cm	17 Apr 1996	Harris Bridge	5105
38.1 cm	8 Jul 1992	Harris Bridge	4873
37.4 cm	8 Jul 1992	Harris Bridge	4873

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
Sheepy Magna	21 Aug 2012	2 Aug 2018	3
Ratcliffe Culey	13 Oct 1992	4 Sept 2012	3
Coalfield North Opencast Restoration	18 Jun 1997	18 Jun 1997	1
Harris Bridge	8 Jul 1992	17 Apr 1996	2

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

1992–2018

Survey records by year

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

292

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196

197

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212

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116

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118

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7 cm
Lower quarter: 16.8 cm
Median: 37.4 cm
Upper quarter: 47 cm
Largest: 78.6 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

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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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