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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Smite

Largest measured pike: 51.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Smite was 51.3 cm, recorded at Colston Bassett on 4 January 1995.

Across 17 measured pike, the median measured length was 38.5 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 Smite.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Whatton · 2 fish
Largest measured pike
51.3 cm
Median length
38.5 cm
Fish measured
17
Survey locations
2

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
51.3 cm4 Jan 1995Colston Bassett24385
49 cm12 Nov 1991Colston Bassett25308
43 cm18 Apr 2017Whatton150360
42.5 cm4 Jan 1995Colston Bassett24385
42.5 cm15 Oct 1991Whatton25290
42 cm15 Oct 1991Whatton25290
39 cm18 Apr 2017Whatton150360
39 cm18 Apr 2017Whatton150360
38.5 cm15 Oct 1991Whatton25290
35.4 cm4 Jan 1995Colston Bassett24385

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
Whatton15 Oct 19912 Jul 20243
Colston Bassett12 Nov 199131 Mar 19993

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

1991–2024

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 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
20.5 cm
Lower quarter
27 cm
Median
38.5 cm
Upper quarter
42.5 cm
Largest
51.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Smite

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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