Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Well Creek

Largest measured pike: 96 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 96 cm, recorded at Upwell on 17 May 2023.

Across 164 measured pike, the median measured length was 40.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 16 lb 12 oz (7.6 kg).

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

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Salters Lode · 2 fish

Largest measured pike: 96 cm
Median length: 40.2 cm
Fish measured: 164
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
96 cm	17 May 2023	Upwell	162333
88 cm	21 Jun 2006	Aqueduct Bridge	99673
78.8 cm	25 May 1994	Walsingham Fen	29745
78.8 cm	29 May 1991	Marmont Priory	29741
74.8 cm	28 May 1991	Upwell	29740
73.3 cm	29 May 1991	Marmont Priory	29741
68.5 cm	16 May 2023	Marmont Priory	162332
66 cm	16 May 2023	Marmont Priory	162332
65 cm	16 May 2023	Marmont Priory	162332
63 cm	23 May 2023	Outwell Common	162391

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
Salters Lode	7 Jun 1991	14 May 2026	5
Marmont Priory	26 Apr 1989	12 May 2026	7
Outwell Common	5 May 1989	23 May 2023	6
Upwell	25 Apr 1989	17 May 2023	4
Aqueduct Bridge	27 Apr 1989	21 Jun 2006	5
Boundry Farm	5 Jun 1991	1 Jun 1994	2
Walsingham Fen	8 May 1989	25 May 1994	3

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

1989–2026

Survey records by year

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

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791

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794

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096

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098

399

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 164 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.5 cm
Lower quarter: 28.7 cm
Median: 40.2 cm
Upper quarter: 51.6 cm
Largest: 96 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 16 lb 12 oz (7.6 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the Well Creek

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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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