In-depth species information about the northern pike and chain pickerel. Favorite prey include suckers, shiners, chubs, or lake perch.
Comments Pike seek out cool water and vegetation.
As a freshwater predator, second only to its close cousin the muskie. Maligned in much of its northern territory, the pike is slowly gaining credibility as a true sportfish. U.S. Record 46lb2oz. Habitat quiet, weedy lakes and ponds Feeding Habits Prey on small fish, amphibians and the like Comments Small, but worthy opponent on light tackle.