The Northern pike x Chain pickerel is a hybrid fish known for its elongated body, sharp teeth, and olive-green coloration with lighter, chain-like markings. It thrives in freshwater habitats like lakes and slow-moving rivers. This predatory fish feeds on smaller fish and aquatic invertebrates. Typically, it reaches 20-30 inches and weighs 3-7 pounds, exhibiting solitary and ambush hunting behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Northern pike x Chain pickerel
length · weight
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
Blackwater River (Florida)
9 in · 1 lb
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
Lake Champlain (NY)
length · weight
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
Lake Champlain (NY)
length · weight
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
13 in · 1 lb
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
Lake Champlain (NY)
length · weight
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
length · weight
Northern pike x Chain pickerel
length · weight


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