Northern pike are apex killers recognized for taking in prey as much as one-third of their dimension. Rivers and lakes where pike are native can allow for a balanced ecosystem where pike as well as various other types live in harmony.
However, presenting pike to non-native rivers can be detrimental to local and also native species. Colorado’s Kennedy Reservoir is a prime example, this lake has actually become so overrun with north pike that the state is using anglers $20 for each north pike caught and also removed from now till Nov 30, 2019.
The nothern pike in Kennedy Reservoir have been munching on native minnows, suckers, and also chubs while likewise fattening up on the nutrient-rich trout which are equipped by the state for sporting activity fishermens.
The areas in orange is where pike are indigenous as well as the locations in red are areas where pike have been introduced.
Get Out Your Steel Leaders
Pike are known for epic strikes as well as outrageous runs and also in specific areas, they can make you twenty bucks per fish. If there was ever a time to fish for pike in northwestern Colorado, the moment is now.
If you live in the centennial state, connection on a leader as well as gear up with your favored pike lure. Based on the native sucker and trout populace in the Kennedy Reservoir, try starting with something that resembles either of those 2 fish. If the water is tarnished try something with added resonance like a crankbait, chatterbait, or spinnerbait. Swimbaits and also glide lures all day if the water is clear. Pike are also known cannibals so utilizing a lure that resembles a tiny pike might get consumed by a much larger pike.
Another point, regardless of what others inform you, pike are absolutely tasty. Are they a little tricky to fillet? Yes, but once you an obtain a knack, it’s not actually a problem.