Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Wyre

Largest measured pike: 71 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wyre was 71 cm, recorded at Confluence Tarnacre Brook on 3 June 1992.

Across 9 measured pike, the median measured length was 14.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 pike. The median was 11.6 oz (0.33 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 14.1 oz (0.4 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 Wyre.

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Most recent observation7 July 2010Downstream A6 Road Bridge · 5 fish

Largest measured pike: 71 cm
Median length: 14.6 cm
Fish measured: 9
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
71 cm	3 Jun 1992	Confluence Tarnacre Brook	113814
55 cm	3 Jun 1992	Churchtown stw	113817
52 cm	3 Jun 1992	Confluence Tarnacre Brook	113814
49.5 cm	3 Jun 1992	St Michaels Footbridge ptc Brock	113806
14.6 cm	7 Jul 2010	Downstream A6 Road Bridge	122894
12.8 cm	7 Jul 2010	Downstream A6 Road Bridge	122894
12.7 cm	7 Jul 2010	Downstream A6 Road Bridge	122894
11.7 cm	7 Jul 2010	Downstream A6 Road Bridge	122894
10.2 cm	7 Jul 2010	Downstream A6 Road Bridge	122894

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
Downstream A6 Road Bridge	7 Jul 2010	7 Jul 2010	1
St Michaels Footbridge ptc Brock	3 Jun 1992	3 Jun 1992	1
Confluence Tarnacre Brook	3 Jun 1992	3 Jun 1992	1
Churchtown stw	3 Jun 1992	3 Jun 1992	1

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

1992–2010

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.2 cm
Lower quarter: 12.7 cm
Median: 14.6 cm
Upper quarter: 52 cm
Largest: 71 cm

100–199 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 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 2 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 9.2 oz (0.26 kg)
Lower quarter: 10.4 oz (0.295 kg)
Median: 11.6 oz (0.33 kg)
Upper quarter: 12.9 oz (0.365 kg)
Heaviest: 14.1 oz (0.4 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 Wyre

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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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