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That lake gets pounded pretty hard it would be a safe bet that there isn't much left in there. There is a bunch of lakes in the valley that have better populations of pike. It would be nice if FandG quit trying to kill them all and just dealt with the fact that they are here to stay.
Fishgod, you couldn't be more wrong! Akhardwater hit it right on the head. He's obviously up on pike and their behavior. Being from a state myself that has generous populations of pike, I can also tell you more often than not, these pike made their way naturally versus being planted. Do some research on pike migration and how they appear in places they have never been before and you just might learn a thing or two. Pike that grow to the 40 inch mark Akhardwater referred to will not spend the energy chasing smaller fish. They feed on other pike that are referred to as hammer handles worthy of the energy it takes to consume them. Being a taxidermist for over 35 years, I can tell you first hand I've mounted hundreds of pike and the majority of what I found in the stomach were other pike. Not to mention they are an excellent table fare and are just as easy to clean once a person learns how to remove the Y bone. Personally, I feel they are better tasting than trout and target them as often as I can. So, do your part if you really want to see these numbers of pike go down and take a couple home and give em a try.