Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Western Rother Tributaries

Largest measured pike: 58 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother Tributaries was 58 cm, recorded at Burton Mill on 28 September 2001.

Across 7 measured pike, the median measured length was 35.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 2 lb 7.8 oz (1.13 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 13 oz (1.28 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 Western Rother Tributaries.

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Most recent observation22 August 2014Sutton Stream conf · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 58 cm
Median length: 35.5 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
58 cm	28 Sept 2001	Burton Mill	22604
52 cm	28 Sept 2001	Burton Mill	22604
45.2 cm	12 Jul 2013	Burton millstream conf	137157
35.5 cm	22 Aug 2014	Sutton Stream conf	142838
28.7 cm	12 Jul 2013	Burton millstream conf	137157
26.1 cm	22 Aug 2014	Sutton Stream conf	142838
15.1 cm	27 Jul 2012	Haslingbourne Brook, Strood Farm	132487

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
Sutton Stream conf	22 Aug 2014	22 Aug 2014	1
Burton millstream conf	12 Jul 2013	12 Jul 2013	1
Haslingbourne Brook, Strood Farm	27 Jul 2012	27 Jul 2012	1
Burton Mill	28 Sept 2001	28 Sept 2001	1

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

2001–2014

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 15.1 cm
Lower quarter: 27.4 cm
Median: 35.5 cm
Upper quarter: 48.6 cm
Largest: 58 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 lb 2.6 oz (0.98 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 5.2 oz (1.05 kg)
Median: 2 lb 7.8 oz (1.13 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 10.4 oz (1.2 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 13 oz (1.28 kg)

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

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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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