Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Sowe

Largest measured pike: 73 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sowe was 73 cm, recorded at Stoneleigh Layby on 21 May 2003.

Across 5 measured pike, the median measured length was 63.5 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 Sowe.

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Most recent observation17 June 2003Rock Spinney, Willenhall · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 73 cm
Median length: 63.5 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
73 cm	21 May 2003	Stoneleigh Layby	75970
72 cm	17 Jun 2003	Rock Spinney, Willenhall	76193
63.5 cm	28 Jul 1998	Rock Spinney, Willenhall	74446
55.5 cm	29 May 2003	Binley Bridge	76056
53.2 cm	29 May 2003	Binley Bridge	76056

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
Rock Spinney, Willenhall	28 Jul 1998	17 Jun 2003	2
Binley Bridge	29 May 2003	29 May 2003	1
Stoneleigh Layby	21 May 2003	21 May 2003	1

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

1998–2003

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 53.2 cm
Lower quarter: 55.5 cm
Median: 63.5 cm
Upper quarter: 72 cm
Largest: 73 cm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sowe

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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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