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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Thet

Largest measured pike: 95.8 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thet was 95.8 cm, recorded at Thorpe Woodlands on 7 February 1997.

Across 309 measured pike, the median measured length was 33.5 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 Thet.

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Most recent observation22 October 2024Manor Farm Shropham · 12 fish
Largest measured pike
95.8 cm
Median length
33.5 cm
Fish measured
309
Survey locations
9

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
95.8 cm7 Feb 1997Thorpe Woodlands30027
76.3 cm24 Nov 1995Kilverstone Estate30025
76.3 cm8 Feb 1993Larlingford30014
75.3 cm19 Jul 1988Snetterton Gravel Pits30006
73.2 cm2 Aug 2012Thetford132594
72.8 cm27 Jul 1988Brettenham30010
72.3 cm24 Nov 1995Kilverstone Estate30025
72.3 cm28 Jul 1988Thetford30012
71.9 cm18 Oct 2018Thetford153873
70.8 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015

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
Manor Farm Shropham22 Oct 202422 Oct 20241
Bridgham Bridge20 Jul 198819 Sept 20246
Snetterton Gravel Pits19 Jul 198818 Sept 20247
Thetford28 Jul 198818 Oct 20186
East Harling21 Jul 198827 Sept 20125
Thorpe Woodlands7 Feb 19977 Feb 19971
Kilverstone Estate29 Jul 198824 Nov 19953
Brettenham27 Jul 198823 Nov 19953
Larlingford19 Jul 198816 Nov 19953

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

1988–2024

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 309 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.3 cm
Lower quarter
22.8 cm
Median
33.5 cm
Upper quarter
46.3 cm
Largest
95.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Thet

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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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