Pike
Esox lucius

Next to the perch, pike is the most common fish found in Finland's inland waters. The pike is undemanding concerning water quality. On the other hand, aquatic flora is essential for pike. The pike is a fairly local fish. It is also a predatory fish that eats fish 4-5 cm in length. Pike spawn in April-May immediately after the ice has melted. Pike are caught by professional as well as recreational fisherman with a wide range of fishing gear, nets and fishing rod equipment being the most common. It is worth noting that all giant pike are generally females