Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Tidal Bure

Largest measured pike: 104 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Bure was 104 cm, recorded at Horning Boat Basins on 20 January 2026.

Across 65 measured pike, the median measured length was 68 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 pike. The median was 9 lb 13 oz (4.45 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 16 lb 8.6 oz (7.5 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 Tidal Bure.

See pike records across England →

Most recent observation20 January 2026Horning Boat Basins · 5 fish

Largest measured pike: 104 cm
Median length: 68 cm
Fish measured: 65
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
104 cm	20 Jan 2026	Horning Boat Basins	180552
99.2 cm	20 Jan 2026	Horning Boat Basins	180552
94.2 cm	6 Feb 2024	Horning Boat Basins	164592
91.4 cm	1 Feb 2023	Horning Boat Basins	162279
89.5 cm	7 Feb 2017	Horning Boat Basins	150297
89.2 cm	7 Feb 2017	Horning Boat Basins	150297
86.5 cm	28 Jan 2025	Horning Boat Basins	175830
86.5 cm	31 Jan 2018	Horning Boat Basins	152479
84.3 cm	6 Feb 2024	Horning Boat Basins	164592
83.8 cm	6 Feb 2019	Horning Boat Basins	154535

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
Horning Boat Basins	2 Feb 2005	20 Jan 2026	16
Belaugh Broad	10 Nov 1993	10 Nov 1993	1

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

1993–2026

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

193

094

095

096

097

098

099

000

001

002

003

004

105

006

107

008

009

010

011

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

021

122

123

124

125

126

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 65 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 31 cm
Lower quarter: 60.1 cm
Median: 68 cm
Upper quarter: 78.7 cm
Largest: 104 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

1000–1099 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 6 lb 11.6 oz (3.05 kg)
Lower quarter: 8 lb 4.3 oz (3.75 kg)
Median: 9 lb 13 oz (4.45 kg)
Upper quarter: 13 lb 2.8 oz (5.98 kg)
Heaviest: 16 lb 8.6 oz (7.5 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 Tidal Bure

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Roach Flounder Common bream Ruffe Smelt Perch

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →