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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Thurne

Largest measured pike: 117.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thurne was 117.5 cm, recorded at Potter Heigham inner basin on 26 February 2013.

Across 37 measured pike, the median measured length was 75.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 pike. The median was 10 lb 2.3 oz (4.6 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 37 lb 0.6 oz (16.8 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 Thurne.

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Most recent observation16 January 2025Potter Heigham inner basin · 4 fish
Largest measured pike
117.5 cm
Median length
75.3 cm
Fish measured
37
Survey locations
2

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
117.5 cm26 Feb 2013Potter Heigham inner basin135590
115 cm27 Jan 2014Potter Heigham inner basin140528
114.3 cm15 Jan 2018Potter Heigham inner basin152475
103 cm27 Jan 2014Potter Heigham inner basin140528
99 cm26 Feb 2013Potter Heigham inner basin135590
95.3 cm27 Jan 2014Potter Heigham inner basin140528
94 cm6 Feb 2015Potter Heigham inner basin144348
90.1 cm1 Feb 2024Potter Heigham inner basin164591
85.5 cm1 Feb 2024Potter Heigham inner basin164591
85.3 cm16 Jan 2025Potter Heigham inner basin175531

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Potter Heigham inner basin26 Feb 201316 Jan 20259
Martham Boat Dyke25 Feb 200825 Feb 20081

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

2008–2025

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 37 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
43.7 cm
Lower quarter
61.4 cm
Median
75.3 cm
Upper quarter
85.3 cm
Largest
117.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2 lb 1.5 oz (0.95 kg)
Lower quarter
5 lb 2.9 oz (2.35 kg)
Median
10 lb 2.3 oz (4.6 kg)
Upper quarter
21 lb 6.2 oz (9.7 kg)
Heaviest
37 lb 0.6 oz (16.8 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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