Pike Research
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:47 pm
So I decided to really start digging and do some serious research and ended up coming across some interesting stuff that certainly explains a lot about the actions being taken on the Pend Oreille River. A study was done by the University of Idaho and this is what was quoted in regards to the Norther Pike feeding habits in Montana.
“We found that they are eating everything down there,” Muhfeld said. The most common prey was whitefish, suckers and red-sided shiners. But at certain times of year, the most available menu entrees are migrating cutthroats and bull trout.
Here is the link to the actual study: http://www.cbbulletin.com/Free/272135.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is an article on what Minnesota's DNR is doing to protect the Pike and create a Giant Pike Fishery: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/ja ... ement.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The study done by the University of Idaho certainly helps to sum up why the Pike are looked at in such a negative light here in Washington. I think the real key to the fishery on the Pend Oreille River is education and giving others a thorough understanding of the situation at hand. I am sure it is going to take time, but the biggest factor is to get someone to approve getting those nets out of the water. That will change everything and will certainly give the Pike the ability to grow and mature in size. Enjoy reading, Tight Lines
Nate
“We found that they are eating everything down there,” Muhfeld said. The most common prey was whitefish, suckers and red-sided shiners. But at certain times of year, the most available menu entrees are migrating cutthroats and bull trout.
Here is the link to the actual study: http://www.cbbulletin.com/Free/272135.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is an article on what Minnesota's DNR is doing to protect the Pike and create a Giant Pike Fishery: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/ja ... ement.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The study done by the University of Idaho certainly helps to sum up why the Pike are looked at in such a negative light here in Washington. I think the real key to the fishery on the Pend Oreille River is education and giving others a thorough understanding of the situation at hand. I am sure it is going to take time, but the biggest factor is to get someone to approve getting those nets out of the water. That will change everything and will certainly give the Pike the ability to grow and mature in size. Enjoy reading, Tight Lines
Nate