Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Swilgate

Largest measured pike: 63 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Swilgate was 63 cm, recorded at Gander Lane on 20 January 1976.

Across 49 measured pike, the median measured length was 34.6 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 Swilgate.

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Most recent observation23 August 2024Rails Meadow · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 63 cm
Median length: 34.6 cm
Fish measured: 49
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
63 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
61 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
60 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
55.7 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563
55 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
55 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
53.2 cm	11 Jun 2004	D/s of weir (tidal)	80102
52.4 cm	11 Jun 2004	D/s of weir (tidal)	80102
52 cm	20 Jan 1976	Gander Lane	76571
51.2 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563

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
Rails Meadow	10 Oct 2013	23 Aug 2024	5
Prior's Park	8 Sept 2016	8 Sept 2016	1
D/s of weir (tidal)	28 Aug 2002	1 Aug 2012	5
Gander Lane	20 Jan 1976	21 Oct 1998	3

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

1976–2024

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 49 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 11.2 cm
Lower quarter: 21.8 cm
Median: 34.6 cm
Upper quarter: 47.3 cm
Largest: 63 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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