Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Wey South

Largest measured pike: 80.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wey South was 80.5 cm, recorded at Dockenfield on 29 June 2010.

Across 39 measured pike, the median measured length was 55.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 pike. The median was 4 lb 8.9 oz (2.07 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8 lb 3.6 oz (3.73 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 Wey South.

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Most recent observation28 June 2023Dockenfield · 4 fish

Largest measured pike: 80.5 cm
Median length: 55.6 cm
Fish measured: 39
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
80.5 cm	29 Jun 2010	Dockenfield	122668
72.8 cm	30 Jun 2009	Dockenfield	117649
72.2 cm	10 Dec 2002	Lower Headley Wood Farm	73217
71.4 cm	20 Sept 2005	Headley Wood Farm	86300
69.8 cm	28 Jun 2023	Dockenfield	162616
67.5 cm	2 Jul 2008	Dockenfield	111983
67 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
66.7 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
65 cm	30 Jun 2009	Dockenfield	117649
65 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968

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
Dockenfield	22 May 2003	28 Jun 2023	10
Mellow Farm	17 Jun 2014	17 Jun 2014	1
Headley Wood Farm	20 Sept 2005	20 Sept 2005	1
Lower Headley Wood Farm	10 Dec 2002	6 Apr 2004	2

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

2002–2023

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 39 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.3 cm
Lower quarter: 28.8 cm
Median: 55.6 cm
Upper quarter: 64.3 cm
Largest: 80.5 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

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: 12.3 oz (0.35 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 10.6 oz (1.21 kg)
Median: 4 lb 8.9 oz (2.07 kg)
Upper quarter: 6 lb 6.2 oz (2.9 kg)
Heaviest: 8 lb 3.6 oz (3.73 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 Wey South

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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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