Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Wickster Brook

Largest measured pike: 64 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Wickster Brook was 64 cm, recorded at footbridge to Cam on 7 July 1992.

Across 15 measured pike, the median measured length was 50 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 April 2003Downstream A38 · 10 fish
Largest measured pike
64 cm
Median length
50 cm
Fish measured
15
Survey locations
2

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
64 cm7 Jul 1992footbridge to Cam81032
60 cm11 Apr 2003Downstream A3875828
60 cm11 Apr 2003Downstream A3875828
59 cm14 May 2002Downstream A3850081
58 cm17 Jan 1980footbridge to Cam81038
56.8 cm7 Jul 1992footbridge to Cam81032
50 cm11 Apr 2003Downstream A3875828
50 cm11 Apr 2003Downstream A3875828
47.5 cm14 May 2002Downstream A3850081
40 cm11 Apr 2003Downstream A3875828

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
Downstream A384 Mar 198811 Apr 20033
footbridge to Cam17 Jan 19807 Jul 19922

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

1980–2003

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
25 cm
Lower quarter
32.5 cm
Median
50 cm
Upper quarter
58.5 cm
Largest
64 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Wickster Brook

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

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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