Pike vs. Musky
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How Are They Different?
Pike and musky are apex predators that can look fairly alike to the untrained eye.
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However, there are several very distinctive differences between the two!
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The best and easiest way to tell them apart is by checking their markings and body coloration.
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Musky are light in color and have dark or black spots or bars on their body and tail fin.
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Northern pike are olive green to dark green in color and have light or white bean-shaped spots all over its body.
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Muskie tend to have a bigger average size than pike.
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Musky have an average length of 30 to 40 inches and an average weight of 10 to 20lb.
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Pike, on the other hand, have an average size of about 20 to 30 inches and 5 to 10lb.
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Another way is to check the shape of their tail fins!
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The tail fin of the northern pike is generally well-rounded.
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On the contrary, the musky's tail fin is much pointier and fork-shaped.
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Find out even more ways of identifying your musky and pike catches via the link below!
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