Chain Pickerel

Olive-to-brown fish has an elongate snout and sides marked with a dark, chain-like pattern. Undersides are whitish.

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Common Name

Chain Pickerel

Comments

Feeds primarily on fish but will eat any animal it can swallow. Jaw is full of sharp, recurved teeth.

Scientific Name

Esox niger

Habitat

Streams, rivers and lakes with abundant vegetation.

Size

To 30 in. (75 cm)