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Discover the Mighty Northern Pike: A Species Guide
This section on pike fish facts offers a comprehensive and intriguing exploration of the awesome apex freshwater predator that is the northern pike (Esox lucius).
The articles in this section cover a wide range of topics focusing on pike facts, from habitats, feeding habits, and spawning locations to body size, biology, and little-known historical facts about northern pike.
This section is not just informative but also essential for anyone interested in understanding and fishing for this formidable predator.
It highlights the importance of knowing these facts to enhance fishing strategies and appreciate the unique characteristics of this fish species. Whether you’re an angler or a nature enthusiast, these insights into the pike’s world are bound to deepen your appreciation for this remarkable hunter.
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20 Interesting Pike Facts (Plus 10 Little-Known Bonus Facts)
But there’s more to this predator than meets the eye. From awe-inspiring hunting strategies and remarkable adaptive abilities to ancient fossils, this article unveils 30 fascinating and little-known pike facts that will leave you in awe!
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Different Names for Northern Pike (From Around the World)
As the pike is one of my absolute favorite target species, I wanted to find out what it’s called in other countries around the world.
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How Big Do Pike Get? (With Average and Maximum Sizes)
While northern pike have an average length of about 17 to 25 inches and an average weight of 2 to 5 pounds, they can reach lengths of more than 50 inches and weights of 55 to 60lb. European pike are generally somewhat bigger than pike found in North America.
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What Do Pike Eat? (Preferred Prey and Baits)
Grown northern pike eat various prey fish, including yellow perch, minnows, chub, shad, bluegill, crappie, ciscoes, and the occasional smaller bass or walleye. They also go for smaller water mammals and their own young. Juveline pike mainly feed on smaller insects and aquatic crustaceans.
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When Do Pike Spawn? (Times, Temperatures, Locations)
Depending on its range, northern pike typically spawn sometime between March and May, when water temperatures are between 40 and 45F. They can spawn both in open water and under the ice and prefer shallow areas rich in vegetation.
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Pike vs. Pickerel (How to Tell Them Apart?)
Northern pike grow to a much bigger size than pickerel. Checking body coloration, as well as dot and bar patterns, are other reliable ways of identifying these two species, as pickerel have a chain-like pattern on its sides, while pike have plenty of short, light bar-like spots all over its flanks.
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