Northern Pike

Northern Pike where origionally introduced in 1965. Their back and sides, dusky olive-green with rows of light oval spots. Dorsal, anal and tail fins have round to oblong darkened spots. Their dorsal fin located far back on their elongated body. They have large canine-like teeth and their cheeks completely scaled. Only upper half of the gill cover is scaled.

 

Average Length: 12 to 47 inches.

Average Weight: 8 ounces to 24 pounds.

Habitat

Found in Lake Mary, Mormon Lake, Stoneman Lake, and Long Lake, south of Flagstaff. Prefer shallow water and areas congested with aquatic weeds. Spawn just after ice thaws; Adhesive eggs simply scattered over the bottom or onto vegetation.

Diet

Fish make up the bulk of their diet but they will also take frogs, crayfish, waterdogs, ducks, birds, and mice.