Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River South Walsham Broad

Largest measured pike: 45.1 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River South Walsham Broad was 45.1 cm, recorded at 237 on 13 September 1990.

Across 6 measured pike, the median measured length was 37 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 South Walsham Broad.

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Most recent observation25 August 1999233 · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 45.1 cm
Median length: 37 cm
Fish measured: 6
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
45.1 cm	13 Sept 1990	237	17623
38.6 cm	25 Aug 1999	233	17765
37.8 cm	18 Aug 1999	235	17767
36.3 cm	17 Aug 1999	237	17769
21 cm	31 Aug 1994	235	17625
20.9 cm	6 Sept 1994	234	17624

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
233	25 Aug 1999	25 Aug 1999	1
235	31 Aug 1994	18 Aug 1999	2
237	13 Sept 1990	17 Aug 1999	2
234	6 Sept 1994	6 Sept 1994	1

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

1990–1999

Survey records by year

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

190

091

092

093

294

095

096

097

098

399

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.9 cm
Lower quarter: 24.8 cm
Median: 37.1 cm
Upper quarter: 38.4 cm
Largest: 45.1 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River South Walsham Broad

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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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