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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Wylye

Largest measured pike: 52.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wylye was 52.2 cm, recorded at South Newton on 27 September 2012.

Across 55 measured pike, the median measured length was 28.9 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wylye.

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Most recent observation19 September 2019Langford Lakes d/s weir pool · 4 fish
Largest measured pike
52.2 cm
Median length
28.9 cm
Fish measured
55
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
52.2 cm27 Sept 2012South Newton134069
50.5 cm13 Oct 2011Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge128833
47.1 cm2 Oct 2014Upstream South Newton Mill143513
46.5 cm19 Sept 2019Langford Lakes d/s weir pool155508
45.3 cm19 Sept 2017Langford Lakes d/s weir pool151784
43.3 cm25 Oct 2007Langford Lakes d/s weir pool108259
42.3 cm19 Sept 2017Langford Lakes d/s weir pool151784
41.1 cm19 Sept 2017Langford Lakes d/s weir pool151784
40.4 cm19 Sept 2019Langford Lakes d/s weir pool155508
39.8 cm12 Oct 2010Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge125809

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding pike
Langford Lakes d/s weir pool25 Oct 200719 Sept 20197
Upstream South Newton Mill2 Oct 20142 Oct 20141
South Newton27 Sept 201227 Sept 20121
Wylye Fly Fisheres - u/s access bridge12 Oct 201013 Oct 20112
7 Hatches29 Sept 201129 Sept 20111
Langford Lakes US weir pool14 Sept 200625 Oct 20072
Butchers Stream at Wilton17 Oct 20035 Oct 20042

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

2003–2019

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.5 cm
Lower quarter
21.6 cm
Median
28.9 cm
Upper quarter
38 cm
Largest
52.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wylye

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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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