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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Severn

Largest measured pike: 101 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Severn was 101 cm, recorded at Upton Marina Basin EQSD on 4 May 2016.

Across 150 measured pike, the median measured length was 54.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 3 lb 13.2 oz (1.74 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 13.5 oz (2.65 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 Severn.

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Most recent observation22 April 2025Upton Marina Basin EQSD · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
101 cm
Median length
54.1 cm
Fish measured
150
Survey locations
24

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
101 cm4 May 2016Upton Marina Basin EQSD148051
83 cm23 Jul 2003Upper Arley76493
80 cm4 May 2016Upton Marina Basin EQSD148051
76 cm14 Jun 2006Monkmoor99750
75 cm15 Jul 2009Hampton Loade119336
75 cm3 Jun 2004Pitchcroft80086
74.6 cm4 May 2016Upton Marina Basin EQSD148051
73.2 cm9 Aug 2005Stourport 38286141
72.9 cm16 Jul 1998Stourport 38273720
72.5 cm9 Aug 2005Lower Allscott86136

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
Upton Marina Basin EQSD4 May 201622 Apr 20255
Pengwern Boat Club Fry Site29 Aug 20174 Oct 20223
Worcester racecourse fish rescue17 Mar 20208 Mar 20223
Holt Fleet Mutton Hall Fry Site31 Aug 20184 Sept 20192
Quatford9 Jul 19928 Jun 20164
Upton Upon Severn to Tewkesbury EQSD4 May 20164 May 20161
Holt Fleet (d/s bridge) Fry Site13 Sept 201117 Sept 20132
Upton on Severn Fry Site17 Sept 201217 Sept 20121
Hampton Loade15 Jul 199815 Jul 20094
Cressage7 Jul 199215 Jul 20093
MonkmoorSGS Uffington24 Jul 200824 Jul 20081
Monkmoor30 Jun 199224 Jul 20086
Holt Fleet15 Jul 199229 Jun 20064
Upper Arley9 Jul 199228 Jun 20064
Stourport 38215 Jul 199228 Jun 20066
Pitchcroft15 Jul 19929 Aug 20054
Lower Allscott14 Jul 19989 Aug 20052
Atcham30 Jun 199227 Jul 20054
Buildwas7 Jul 199221 Jul 20033
Upton9 Oct 20029 Oct 20021
Ribbesford10 Sept 200210 Sept 20021
Bewdley10 Sept 200210 Sept 20021
Montford24 Jun 19929 Jul 19982
Leaton Knowles24 Jun 199224 Jun 19921

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

1992–2025

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 150 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.2 cm
Lower quarter
32.9 cm
Median
54.1 cm
Upper quarter
62.4 cm
Largest
101 cm

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
1 lb 12.9 oz (0.82 kg)
Lower quarter
2 lb 13.1 oz (1.28 kg)
Median
3 lb 13.2 oz (1.74 kg)
Upper quarter
4 lb 13.3 oz (2.19 kg)
Heaviest
5 lb 13.5 oz (2.65 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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