northern pike

noun

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Here are a few tips from the Griz on how to catch, fillet, and cook northern pike. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 The lake supports a diverse community that includes northern pike, walleye, bluegill and other species. Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026 Try Fishing or Paddling Try your luck at reeling in walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, white crappie, and channel catfish. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026 In Bde Maka Ska, those fish include bluegill, crappies, muskies, northern pike, largemouth bass and walleye, which also support a strong urban fishing community. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for northern pike

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northern pike was in 1856

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“Northern pike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20pike. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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