Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Western Rother

Largest measured pike: 94 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother was 94 cm, recorded at Coultershaw on 19 June 2024.

Across 340 measured pike, the median measured length was 35.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 117 pike. The median was 7.2 oz (0.203 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 12 lb 2 oz (5.5 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 Western Rother.

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Most recent observation18 June 2026Fittleworth Bridge · 6 fish

Largest measured pike: 94 cm
Median length: 35.1 cm
Fish measured: 340
Survey locations: 7

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
94 cm	19 Jun 2024	Coultershaw	165436
91.2 cm	24 Jul 2014	Coultershaw	142044
91 cm	26 Jul 2010	Coultershaw	123941
87.5 cm	7 Jul 2011	Coultershaw	126931
85.5 cm	23 Jul 2009	Coultershaw	120812
85 cm	26 Jul 2010	Coultershaw	123941
82 cm	8 Jul 2022	Coultershaw	161145
81.8 cm	25 Jun 2025	Coultershaw	177072
81 cm	19 Jun 2024	Coultershaw	165436
81 cm	18 Jul 2006	Coultershaw	101876

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
Fittleworth Bridge	24 Jul 2002	18 Jun 2026	22
Coultershaw	24 Jul 2002	18 Jun 2026	20
Woolbeding	9 Jul 2004	17 Jun 2026	19
Terwick Mill	18 Jul 2002	16 Jun 2026	23
Stedham Mill Downstream	15 Jul 2016	15 Jul 2016	1
Hardham	24 Sept 2003	19 Jul 2007	5
Cowdray Estate	19 Sept 2006	19 Sept 2006	1

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

2002–2026

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 340 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 16.9 cm
Median: 35.1 cm
Upper quarter: 53.4 cm
Largest: 94 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

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 117 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.6 oz (0.045 kg)
Median: 7.2 oz (0.203 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 3.2 oz (0.998 kg)
Heaviest: 12 lb 2 oz (5.5 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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