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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Stillwaters

Largest measured pike: 100 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stillwaters was 100 cm, recorded at Bestwood, Number 1 on 21 January 2014.

Across 48 measured pike, the median measured length was 44.9 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 Stillwaters.

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Most recent observation6 January 2016Bestwood, Number 5 · 7 fish
Largest measured pike
100 cm
Median length
44.9 cm
Fish measured
48
Survey locations
7

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
100 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
82.5 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
80 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
75 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
74.7 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023
73.5 cm6 Jan 2016Bestwood, Number 5150212
69 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
68.5 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
68 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
67.1 cm2 Apr 2014Grange Pond, Long Eaton150217

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
Bestwood, Number 56 Jan 20166 Jan 20161
Kingfisher, South Mskham27 Nov 201427 Nov 20141
Cranes Pond, Kegworth26 Nov 201426 Nov 20141
Grange Pond, Long Eaton2 Apr 20142 Apr 20141
Bestwood, Number 121 Jan 201421 Jan 20141
Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond12 Nov 201312 Nov 20131
Brierley Forest Park Lake7 Dec 20117 Dec 20111

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

2011–2016

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 48 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12 cm
Lower quarter
38.6 cm
Median
44.9 cm
Upper quarter
61.3 cm
Largest
100 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stillwaters

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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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