The northern pike is a fast-growing, voracious predator that is highly prized as a sport fish.

A northern pike, like the pickerel, eats other fish. As the pike gets bigger, other animals, such as frogs, ducklings, and even small muskrats, are also consumed. Although the northern pike prefers cooler waters than the pickerel, both fish are usually found in quiet, shallow, weedy areas. Northern pike are generally fished in the same manner as chain pickerel.

information on this page gathered from NH Fish and game website, Illustrations © Joseph Tomelleri