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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Yaxley Lode

Largest measured pike: 84.3 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Yaxley Lode was 84.3 cm, recorded at Yaxley Lode Bridge on 5 May 1999.

Across 76 measured pike, the median measured length was 36.3 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 Yaxley Lode.

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Most recent observation13 July 2011Frog Hall · 6 fish
Largest measured pike
84.3 cm
Median length
36.3 cm
Fish measured
76
Survey locations
3

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
84.3 cm5 May 1999Yaxley Lode Bridge29777
82.3 cm6 Jul 1994Yaxley Lode Bridge29774
82.3 cm6 Jul 1994Yaxley Lode Bridge29774
74.2 cm13 Jul 2011Frog Hall126940
72.8 cm2 Jul 1991Yaxley Lode Bridge29771
69.8 cm17 Aug 1987Yaxley Fen29769
61.5 cm16 Jun 2006Frog Hall99656
61.3 cm30 Jul 1987Yaxley Lode Bridge29768
60.3 cm30 Jul 1987Yaxley Lode Bridge29768
58.3 cm6 Jul 1994Yaxley Lode Bridge29774

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
Frog Hall31 Jul 198713 Jul 20116
Yaxley Lode Bridge30 Jul 19875 May 19994
Yaxley Fen17 Aug 19877 Jul 19943

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

1987–2011

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 76 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.8 cm
Lower quarter
24.3 cm
Median
36.3 cm
Upper quarter
49.7 cm
Largest
84.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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