Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Tud

Largest measured pike: 74.1 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tud was 74.1 cm, recorded at Upstream Whitford Bridge on 15 May 1995.

Across 105 measured pike, the median measured length was 35.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 pike. The median was 1 lb 12.1 oz (0.796 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 4.5 oz (1.04 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 Tud.

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Most recent observation11 June 2015Rogers Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured pike: 74.1 cm
Median length: 35.2 cm
Fish measured: 105
Survey locations: 10

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
74.1 cm	15 May 1995	Upstream Whitford Bridge	17166
73.3 cm	12 Jun 2000	Mattishall Burgh	18734
68.8 cm	22 May 1995	Berry Hall	17168
62.9 cm	28 Apr 1992	Berry Hall	17158
59.7 cm	14 Jun 2000	Berry Hall	18737
59 cm	20 Jul 1988	Costessey Park	17153
58.6 cm	30 Apr 1992	Rogers Farm	17164
56.5 cm	26 May 1995	Costessey Park	17173
56.5 cm	26 Jul 1988	Costessey Gravel Works	17152
55 cm	29 Apr 1992	Costessey Park	17163

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
Rogers Farm	19 Jul 1988	11 Jun 2015	7
Costessey Gravel Works	26 Jul 1988	14 May 2009	6
Downstream A47 Honingham	15 Aug 1988	20 Jun 2002	4
Upstream Hill Farm Bridge	28 Jul 1988	29 May 2002	3
Berry Hall	28 Apr 1992	23 May 2002	4
D\S Honingham Church	1 Aug 1988	16 May 2002	4
Costessey Park	20 Jul 1988	19 Jul 2000	4
Mattishall Burgh	12 Jun 2000	12 Jun 2000	1
Upstream Whitford Bridge	15 May 1995	15 May 1995	1
Rotten Row	3 Aug 1988	11 May 1995	2

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

1988–2015

Survey records by year

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

788

089

090

091

492

093

094

895

096

097

098

099

800

001

602

003

004

005

006

007

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109

010

011

112

013

014

115

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 105 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.5 cm
Lower quarter: 24.2 cm
Median: 35.2 cm
Upper quarter: 44.5 cm
Largest: 74.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 8.9 oz (0.253 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 8.9 oz (0.706 kg)
Median: 1 lb 12.1 oz (0.796 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 0.9 oz (0.932 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 4.5 oz (1.04 kg)

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

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Explore the River Tud

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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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