Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Stort

Largest measured pike: 92.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stort was 92.5 cm, recorded at Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill) on 31 August 2006.

Across 203 measured pike, the median measured length was 32.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 20 lb 5.9 oz (9.24 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Stort.

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Most recent observation19 August 2025Grange Paddocks · 4 fish

Largest measured pike: 92.5 cm
Median length: 32.1 cm
Fish measured: 203
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
92.5 cm	31 Aug 2006	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	101064
91.5 cm	8 Oct 2003	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	77426
90.1 cm	22 Oct 2008	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	115622
88.1 cm	24 Aug 2016	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	149892
86.3 cm	16 Aug 2013	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	138023
77.9 cm	16 Aug 2013	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	138023
74.8 cm	16 Aug 2007	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	106424
74.8 cm	29 Sept 2004	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	82735
74.7 cm	8 Oct 2003	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	77426
73 cm	24 Aug 2016	Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	149892

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
Grange Paddocks	21 Aug 2019	19 Aug 2025	2
Briggens Park	15 Oct 2003	10 Sept 2019	11
Tednambury Mill (Little Hallingbury Mill)	8 Oct 2003	24 Aug 2016	14
Eastwick Loop	30 Apr 2009	30 Apr 2009	1
Sawbridgeworth Loop	29 Apr 2009	29 Apr 2009	1
Pishiobury Meander	29 Apr 2009	29 Apr 2009	1
Roydon Loop	27 Apr 2009	27 Apr 2009	1

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

2003–2025

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 203 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 19.5 cm
Median: 32.1 cm
Upper quarter: 47.1 cm
Largest: 92.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 20 lb 5.9 oz (9.24 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stort

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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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