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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Small River Lee

Largest measured pike: 44.9 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Small River Lee was 44.9 cm, recorded at Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey on 15 August 2005.

Across 6 measured pike, the median measured length was 37.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation24 May 2012Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey · 1 fish
Largest measured pike
44.9 cm
Median length
37.5 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
1

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
44.9 cm15 Aug 2005Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey85559
42.8 cm25 Aug 2004Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey81768
39 cm25 Oct 2002Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey72648
36 cm25 Oct 2002Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey72648
24.6 cm24 May 2012Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey132538
18.3 cm4 Sept 2003Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey76917

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
Small River Lee, Waltham Abbey25 Oct 200224 May 20125

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

2002–2012

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
18.3 cm
Lower quarter
27.5 cm
Median
37.5 cm
Upper quarter
41.9 cm
Largest
44.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Small River Lee

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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