Northern pike are primarily fish eaters preying on species such as golden shiners, yellow perch, bluegills, and suckers. Young pike feed on zooplankton and aquatic invertebrates, but soon switch to a fish diet. Large pike have been known to feed on ducklings, small waterfowl, and small muskrats.
The northern pike is a highly prized gamefish. It is a fantastic fish to catch just based on its sheer size, strength, and fighting ability. The meat of the northern pike is white, great in flavor, and has a flaky texture, however it is quite boney. Pike are captured using large spoons or minnow-type lures fished along the edges of weedbeds. Another popular method is using a large live golden shiner or sucker fished beneath a large bobber just after ice-out in shallow coves. The current fishing regulations for northern pike in Maryland include a year-round season, a two-fish daily creel limit, and a 30-inch minimum size. The Youghiogheny Reservoir's pike fishery is governed by Pennsylvania regulations, so please consult the Maryland Freshwater Sportfishing Guide for complete regulation details.
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