Found in Lakes Huron, Michigan, Erie, and others; also St. Lawrence River, Niagara River, and sundry large streams of Western New York. A bold, ferocious Pike, wild and strong on the hook. Usual weight from five to twelve pounds, but frequently attains to thirty and over. Prized for its flavor. Many are taken with the seine. They prefer muddy water, lying among weeds, in ambush for smaller fish. This water-tiger will successfully attack any marine animal, up to its own size, including Pickerel and Pike-Perch. Trolled for, they bite freely at tin squid, red rag, artificial minnow; are fond of worm, pork, frog, and small live fish.

For tackle use rod of ten feet, Cod line, and Cod hooks.