Fish · Pike family
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
The chain pickerel or southern pike (Esox niger) is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family (family Esocidae) of order Esociformes. The chain pickerel and the American pickerel belong to the Esox genus of pike.
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FamilyPike family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeLong & slender
RegionAtlantic Coast
Size classMedium
DietCarnivore
HabitatDemersal
Maximum length39"
Maximum weight9 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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The chain pickerel or southern pike (Esox niger) is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family (family Esocidae) of order Esociformes.
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