Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Sherston Avon

Largest measured pike: 36.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sherston Avon was 36.7 cm, recorded at u/s Hyam Farm on 4 August 1999.

Across 10 measured pike, the median measured length was 28.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 10 pike. The median was 6.8 oz (0.193 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15.6 oz (0.443 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 Sherston Avon.

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Most recent observation31 August 1999d/s Fosse Way · 7 fish

Largest measured pike: 36.7 cm
Median length: 28.9 cm
Fish measured: 10
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
36.7 cm	4 Aug 1999	u/s Hyam Farm	21853
30.7 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
30.5 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
29.8 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
29.4 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
28.5 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
28.2 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
28 cm	4 Aug 1999	D/s Hyam Farm	22324
27.3 cm	31 Aug 1999	d/s Fosse Way	21858
22.5 cm	4 Aug 1999	D/s Hyam Farm	22324

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
d/s Fosse Way	31 Aug 1999	31 Aug 1999	1
u/s Hyam Farm	4 Aug 1999	4 Aug 1999	1
D/s Hyam Farm	4 Aug 1999	4 Aug 1999	1

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

1999–1999

Survey records by year

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

399

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 22.5 cm
Lower quarter: 28.1 cm
Median: 29 cm
Upper quarter: 30.3 cm
Largest: 36.7 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 10 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.2 oz (0.092 kg)
Lower quarter: 6.4 oz (0.1802 kg)
Median: 6.8 oz (0.193 kg)
Upper quarter: 8.1 oz (0.2305 kg)
Heaviest: 15.6 oz (0.443 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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