how old are northern pike
Everybody releases big Northern Pike these days. Catch-&-release is more important to the Northern Pike population because they are a slow growing fish. A 45-inch Northern Pike can be over 30 years old while a 45-inch Muskie is only 10 years old. That is why all big Pike need to be handled with care and released quickly. Because of proper Pike care, the Northern Pike fishing in Dinorwic Lake gets better and better every year.