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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Rochdale canal

Largest measured pike: 45.2 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Rochdale canal was 45.2 cm, recorded at Upper Durn (scrapyard) on 7 November 2011.

Across 5 measured pike, the median measured length was 27.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 November 2011Grimshaw Lane Swing Bridge · 5 fish
Largest measured pike
45.2 cm
Median length
27.5 cm
Fish measured
5
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
45.2 cm7 Nov 2011Upper Durn (scrapyard)129085
33.5 cm8 Nov 2011Grimshaw Lane Swing Bridge129082
27.5 cm7 Nov 2011Lower Durn (Garage)129084
24.5 cm8 Nov 2011Grimshaw Lane Swing Bridge129082
19.5 cm8 Nov 2011Grimshaw Lane Swing Bridge129082

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Grimshaw Lane Swing Bridge8 Nov 20118 Nov 20111
Upper Durn (scrapyard)7 Nov 20117 Nov 20111
Lower Durn (Garage)7 Nov 20117 Nov 20111

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

2011–2011

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
19.5 cm
Lower quarter
24.5 cm
Median
27.5 cm
Upper quarter
33.5 cm
Largest
45.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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