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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Sow

Largest measured pike: 90.7 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sow was 90.7 cm, recorded at Great Bridgeford on 12 April 2006.

Across 199 measured pike, the median measured length was 46.4 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 Sow.

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Most recent observation2 April 2026Doxey Marshes · 3 fish
Largest measured pike
90.7 cm
Median length
46.4 cm
Fish measured
199
Survey locations
13

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
90.7 cm12 Apr 2006Great Bridgeford90730
81.4 cm30 Apr 2013Sainsbury's, Stafford135923
74.3 cm15 Apr 2004Sainsbury's, Stafford80162
74.1 cm3 Jul 1991Great Bridgeford4291
72.5 cm12 May 2004Upstream St Thomas Mill80127
72.5 cm26 Oct 1994Creswell Farm5032
72.4 cm15 Apr 2004Sainsbury's, Stafford80162
71.5 cm17 May 2005Sainsbury's, Stafford84588
70 cm6 Jun 2000Chebsey79645
69.5 cm17 May 2005Sainsbury's, Stafford84588

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
Doxey Marshes6 Nov 19912 Apr 20262
Great Bridgeford3 Jul 199019 Jun 20259
Upstream St Thomas Mill24 Nov 199112 Jun 20188
Shugborough2 Jul 20152 Jul 20151
Sainsbury's, Stafford8 Nov 19949 Jun 20157
Byanna Farm, Eccleshall4 May 20054 Jun 20153
Creswell Farm3 Jul 199023 Jun 20115
Sea Cadets, Riverway, Stafford15 Oct 199117 May 20064
Hillcote Hall2 Jul 199118 Apr 20064
Chebsey22 Jun 198818 Apr 20066
M6 Bridge8 Nov 199421 Jun 20002
Broadeye Stafford16 Oct 199116 Oct 19911
Eccleshall Castle7 Jul 19917 Jul 19911

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

1988–2026

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 199 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.8 cm
Lower quarter
32.8 cm
Median
46.4 cm
Upper quarter
55.8 cm
Largest
90.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sow

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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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