Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Snail

Largest measured pike: 44.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Snail was 44.5 cm, recorded at Snailbridge House Fordham on 28 February 2014.

Across 7 measured pike, the median measured length was 23.7 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 Snail.

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Most recent observation19 May 2026Snailbridge House Fordham · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 44.5 cm
Median length: 23.7 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
44.5 cm	28 Feb 2014	Snailbridge House Fordham	140508
27.3 cm	28 Feb 2014	Snailbridge House Fordham	140508
24.5 cm	19 May 2026	Snailbridge House Fordham	181632
23.7 cm	28 Feb 2014	Snailbridge House Fordham	140508
21.6 cm	4 Mar 2013	Snailbridge House Fordham	135610
21.5 cm	4 Mar 2013	Snailbridge House Fordham	135610
20.2 cm	4 Mar 2013	Snailbridge House Fordham	135610

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
Snailbridge House Fordham	30 Jan 2008	19 May 2026	4
Ironbridge Fordham	30 Jan 2008	30 Jan 2008	1
Fordham Gauging Station	27 Feb 2004	27 Feb 2004	1

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

2004–2026

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.2 cm
Lower quarter: 21.6 cm
Median: 23.7 cm
Upper quarter: 25.9 cm
Largest: 44.5 cm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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