Pike vs. Pickerel
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What's the Difference?
While northern pike and chain pickerel are actually two separate species, they are nonetheless fairly closely related to one another.
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As such, they share certain similarities which can make them relatively hard to tell apart.
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There are, however, a number of fairly certain ways to tell the difference between these two pike species!
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Pike get much bigger than chain pickerel, as pickerel have a maximum size of only 25 inches and about 8lb.
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Chain pickerel are usually of a lighter greenish to yellowish color, while the body coloration of the northern pike is generally of a much darker green.
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The flanks of the pike are covered with light spots or bars, while those of the pickerel will be covered by a dark, chain-like pattern.
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Learn even more ways to tell the difference between pike and pickerel via the link below!
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